Hamster owners may notice that hamsters’ ears often appear in different states, sometimes standing up and sometimes drooping. So, what do these different states represent? Let’s explore it together.

Hamster ears stand up

What we need to know is that hamsters’ ears are very sensitive, and they can sense a lot of information through their ears. For example, when a hamster's ears stand up, it usually means they are listening to the sounds around them. This is because when the ears are erect, they are better able to pick up sound waves in the air, thereby increasing hearing sensitivity.

Hamster ears drooped

And when a hamster’s ears droop, it can mean a few different things. On the one hand, this could be due to the weather. For example, if it's hot, a hamster's ears may droop to release heat. On the other hand, when hamsters feel uneasy, nervous, or scared, their ears may droop down. This is because, in this case, they need to better sense their surroundings so that they can better protect themselves.