The guinea pig hoặc 'cavy' is a species of rodent in the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia.
Despite being called 'guinea pigs' they are not in the pig family hoặc from Guinea.
Guinea pigs live on average for 4 - 5 years but sometimes as long as 8 years.
The guinea pig is an important creature for many indigenous South American people, especially as a thực phẩm source. But also for customary medicine hoặc religious ceremonies.
Guinea pigs purr when they are happy, often, like a cat it is when they are being held hoặc petted. They make a whistle noise when they are excited, usually on seeing their owner hoặc when its feeding time.
Despite being called 'guinea pigs' they are not in the pig family hoặc from Guinea.
Guinea pigs live on average for 4 - 5 years but sometimes as long as 8 years.
The guinea pig is an important creature for many indigenous South American people, especially as a thực phẩm source. But also for customary medicine hoặc religious ceremonies.
Guinea pigs purr when they are happy, often, like a cat it is when they are being held hoặc petted. They make a whistle noise when they are excited, usually on seeing their owner hoặc when its feeding time.
