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But do you really know everything about them? Here are some amazing guinea pig facts that you love reading!
- They can communicate via high pitched squeals.
Eek! - They are originally from South America
- Guinea pigs are often called the "Cavy" (probably after their Latin name Cavia porcellus)
- They are not pigs, and are not from Guinea! Strange huh?
- The normal life span is around 4-5 years, but can live up to 8 years
- They can jump over small obstacles, but cannot climb
- These piggies hardly ever bite or scratch, especially if handled well throughout their life! This makes them really friendly pets
- They can breed all year round
- They cannot produce their own Vitamin C, so must get this from food
- Young guinea pigs can run when they are only 3 hours old.
That's impressive! - Some wild guinea pigs can be up to 1 metre in length.
That's much bigger than what we are used to! - They normally weight around 22-34 ounces.
That's pretty light! - Guinea pigs find it difficult to judge height, so don't leave them on shelves or table-tops!
- Their teeth grow throughout their entire life.
This is why it is good for them to chew - The longest ever living guinea pig made it to the rip old age of 15 - amazing!
- The Spansih introduced guinea pigs to Europe in the 16th century
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