The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig, also known as the cavy or domestic cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the genus Cavia in the family Caviidae.
Fun Facts
A female guinea pig is called a “sow” and a male is called a “boar”.
Although they are called “Guinea Pigs”, they are not closely related to pigs, but named for their short, robust body & piggish appearance. “Guinea” refers to Guyana, a country within their natural range.
Guinea pigs don’t need to sleep for long periods? Instead they prefer to take short naps throughout the day and night
