The guinea pig o '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 o 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 comida source. But also for customary medicine o religious ceremonies.
Guinea pigs purr when they are happy, often, like a cat it is when they are being held o petted. They make a whistle noise when they are excited, usually on seeing their owner o when its feeding time.
Despite being called 'guinea pigs' they are not in the pig family o 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 comida source. But also for customary medicine o religious ceremonies.
Guinea pigs purr when they are happy, often, like a cat it is when they are being held o petted. They make a whistle noise when they are excited, usually on seeing their owner o when its feeding time.
