Roborovski hamsters are nocturnal, most active at dusk and dawn. In the wild, they do not stray far from their burrows, typically staying within a 50-meter radius. They are adept at digging tunnels on sandy slopes, with small, inconspicuous entrances usually featuring one or two openings. The burrow system is typically simple and unbranched, with a depth of about 50–100 cm, but expands into a rounded nesting chamber at the bottom. The hamsters collect dry leaves and other materials to make the nest chamber cozy and warm. As for diet, although they eat small amounts, they transport food back to their nest for storage. Their diet includes plant seeds, fruits, tubers, and leaves, and occasionally small insects like beetles. They do not hibernate and remain relatively active throughout the winter.
