Domesticated Guinea Pigs
Cavia porcellus
| Country of origin | Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia |
| Habitat | Moist savannahs, forests and deserts |
| Diet | Fruit and vegetables |
| Status | Social animals who live in groups |
| Lifespan | 5 – 7 years |
| Average body weight | Females 0.9 – 1.1kg / males 1 – 1.5kg |
| Average body length | They can grow up to 20cm – 40cm |
Did you know?
Guinea pigs have a odd number of toes. They have 4 toes on their front feet and they have 3 toes on their back so they can burrow and tunnel.
Threats in the wild
Foxes, birds or prey and snakes.
