Sunday 27 October 2013

Did You Know... About Guinea Pigs?


5 Facts About Guinea Pigs:

1. Guinea Pig's teeth never stop growing.

2. They are very good pets!

3. Guinea Pigs were domesticated in 2000 BC.

4. They originated in South America and were used as a food source.

5. Guinea Pigs live in groups of up to 10 called herds.

Bonus:

Females are called Sows.
Males are called Boars.
Babies are called pups.

Why am I extra interested in Guinea Pigs? I hope to get one (or two!) as a pet soon. I will keep you posted.

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