Guinea Pig Fun Facts
Another name for a guinea pig is a "cavy." Wild cavies live in social groups called "herds."
A male guinea pig is a boar and a female is a sow. Baby guinea pigs are pups.
Guinea pigs are social creatures who need daily quality time and interaction with their human family.
Guinea pigs may live as long as seven to nine years.
Guinea pigs love being petted and will fall asleep in your lap if they trust you.
Guinea pigs can develop social relationships with people or other species of animals.
A guinea pig's ears are very sensitive to loud noises.
If your guinea pig assumes a stretched-out posture, this means that she is in a relaxed mode.
A happy guinea pig may jump straight up and down; this is called "popcorning" in juvenile guinea pigs.
Guinea pigs are unable to manufacture Vitamin C within their bodies; therefore, this vitamin must be supplemented.
A guinea pig's teeth constantly grow, so she needs an appropriate chew toy to keep teeth properly worn down.
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