Guinea Pig
(Cavia porcellus)
Guinea pig teeth continuously grow, requiring them to constantly chew on things to wear them down.
Fun Facts
Guinea Pig
Animal Class
Mammal
Size
Up to 25cm in length
Diet
Herbivorous. Mainly consists of grasses, leaves and herbs
Habitat
Grassland and rocky areas
Distribution
They originate from the Andes Mountains in south America
Appearance
Small rodents with short limbs and no visible tail. Their fur varies in colour, length and texture. They can be solid colours to have a variety of colours in different patterns
Lifespan
Between 5 - 7 years
Did you know?
Guinea pigs produce two different types of faeces, and they consume the soft, cecotropes. This is so they can further extract nutrients. Rabbits also do this!
See our Guinea Pigs!
We have four guinea pigs at Ponderosa Zoo called Biscoff, Butterscotch, Caramel and Vanilla, come and see them next to the Coffee Shop!
The Guinea Pig Population
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Population Trend
Unknown
Threats
There are no major threats to this species
Population
Unknown
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