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1. The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig, also known as cavy or domestic cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Despite their common name, guinea pigs are not native to Guinea, nor are they closely biologically related to pigs, and the origin of the name is still unclear.
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2.These animals are crepuscular, which means they tend to be most active around dawn and dusk.
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3.When excited guinea pigs may repeatedly perform little hops in the air, also known as “popcorning”.
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3.Guinea pigs communicate through a series of squeaks, chirps and purrs.
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4.A female guinea pig is called a “sow” and a male is called a “boar”.
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5.A healthy weight of a guinea pig is between 700 and 1200g (1.5 – 2.5lbs)
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