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