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