24. The Hamster That Faked Its Death for Freedom
A family in Germany thought their pet hamster had passed away. It lay motionless for hours, was given a heartfelt burial, and mourned. But two days later, it was discovered alive—covered in dirt, scurrying through the garage with a smug look. Turns out, it had burrowed out of its own tiny grave.
Veterinarians believe it went into a state of torpor, not death. The family now calls him “Lazarus” and treats him like royalty. As for the hamster, he enjoys life in a glass tank—with no dirt, just in case he tries a sequel.
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