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Guinea Pig Facts

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Discover fascinating facts about guinea pigs — habitat, diet, lifespan, and more!

🔬 Scientific Classification

kingdom
Animalia
phylum
Chordata
class
Mammalia/Aves
order
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family
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Habitat

Farms and agricultural land worldwide

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Diet

Varies (grass, grain, insects, commercial feed)

Lifespan

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Size

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Conservation

Not Evaluated (domesticated)

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Scientific Name

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💡 Fun Facts About Guinea Pigs

  • 01A horse's heart weighs about 10 pounds and pumps 75 liters of blood per minute when galloping.
  • 02Chickens are the closest living relatives to the Tyrannosaurus rex.
  • 03Cows have best friends and get stressed when separated from them.
  • 04Pigs are considered the 4th most intelligent animal, after chimps, dolphins, and elephants.

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