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10 Fun Facts

Guinea pigs

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Guinea pigs need a lot of floor space, and most cages marketed as guinea pig cages are much too small...

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The teeth of guinea pigs grow continuously and must be worn down by gnawing.

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Guinea pigs communicate through a series of squeaks, chirps and purrs.

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Guinea pigs only sleep for about four hours during a 24- hour period...

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Guinea pigs can learn complex paths to food, and can accurately remember a learned path for months.

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In Switzerland it is illegal to own just one guinea pig.

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Guinea pigs are very social animals and are truly happy only when they are together with other guinea pigs.

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Guinea Pigs are born with teeth that are constantly growing throughout their lifetime

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Male guinea pigs are called boars, females are referred to as sows, and young ones are called pups.

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A Silkie guinea pig has a long and smooth coat that flows back along its body.