Did you know……
- Guinea pigs have 20 teeth in total! Adult humans have 32!
- They have a tail vertebrae, but no tail!
- Baby guinea pigs are called ‘pups’.
- They have 4 toes on their front feet but only 3 on their back ones!
- They are vegans!
- They can’t sweat like humans and get heat stroke if they are left out in the sun or become too hot.
- A sow (female guinea pig) is pregnant for 70 days! That just only 10 weeks!
- A sow (female guinea pig) is pregnant for 70 days! That just only 10 weeks!
- Guinea pigs have teeth that are constantly growing so they need to much on food lots and lots to grind their teeth down!
- Guinea pigs are very social animals and are happiest living in a group. They get lonely if they are the only guinea pig.
- They secrete a white substance out of their eyes that they use to wash themselves! Eeeew!
- Guinea pigs are great for pets but....they do need commitment and regular attention to stay healthy and happy.
