Fact sheet
More names: House guinea pig
Class: Mammals
Size: 12 – 30cm
Weight: 500 – 1200g
Age: up to 10 years
Food: Grasses, hay, vegetables
Natural enemies: none
Threatened by extinction: No
Facts
Guinea pigs are very intelligent. They can sleep with their eyes open. They are constantly eating and digesting. The guinea pig is a small rodent that originally comes from the South American jungle. Because of its tame personality and its friendly looks, however the guinea pig has become a popular pet all over the world. There is a species of guinea pig that has no coat. Hay needs guinea pigs. This not only helps them digest, but also chews down their rodent teeth.
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