Why do hamsters jump?

Well my hamster, autema, starts jumping and kinda makin some type of noise when I chase her around while she is trying to run everywhere. I don't know if it's because she gets mad or if it's something else.

Steve H2007-08-21T14:08:51Z

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'Cuz she can't fly!

Sanrei2007-08-21T14:42:29Z

Hamsters usually only make noises when they are scared, upset, injured, or otherwise annoyed.

Considering that you're chasing her you are probably frightening her.

Animal Finatic2007-08-24T21:23:53Z

usually hamsters jump/leap when they are "happy" so to speak

but she may be kind of scared and is trying to avoid you

Heather2007-08-21T14:12:46Z

she sounds scared, if you have had her for a wile there might be a chance something is wrong, good luck though!