7 Super Interesting Facts About Guinea Pigs
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Here are 7 super interesting fun facts about guinea pigs which are cool to know!
1) despite their name, guinea pigs are not part of the pig family nor do they come from Guinea
2) Guinea pigs are a huge part of folk culture in some indigenous groups in South America. Despite them being a source of food, guinea pigs are also used in folk medicine and ceremonies.
3)In their natural habitat, our beloved, and often lazy, guinea pigs ancestors do not build their own nests or tunnels but rather seek shelter in burrows of other animals or tunnels formed by vegetation.
4) Guinea pigs do not see as well as humans but they have a wider angle of vision.
5) According to the guiness book of world records, The largest ever recorded litter size, so the number of babies a guinea pig had, was 17!!
6) Guinea pigs are very similar to human toddlers in their eating behavior and often refuse to try new food
7)And the last fun fact is that people who are allergic to guinea pigs are usually also allergic to hamster and gerbils.
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Guinea Pig Noises 1: https://youtu.be/bES0evmRXZc
Morning Routine: https://youtu.be/lGVGFkQwtKA
Guinea Pig Noises 2: https://youtu.be/2RGw7rHFvVo
What to do when your guinea pig is pregnant: https://youtu.be/-3_QQ2Zvs94
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