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Guinea Pigs

Scientific Name

Cavia porcellus

👀 Animal Footmark

Learn more about them below

Meet
Fun Fact!
Did you Know?!
Despite their name, guinea pigs actually originated from South America. They make great pets because they have friendly and social personalities.

Life Span

In the wild

5-8 years

at the zoo

Up to 10 years

Size

Weight

1-2 pounds

Height

4-8 inches

Diet

Omnivorous

A lot of insects and occasionally plants.

Region

Originated from South America.

They usually live in grassy or wooded areas.

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated (NE)

Learn more about their conversion status.

The IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Natur maintains the Red List, a global database assessing the conservation status of species. It's a vital tool for tracking endangered species and guiding conservation efforts.

in the twin valleys

Guinea Pigs
Located
Northern
Visit them at Brantford Nature's Getaway

Navigate to them across our 25 acres.

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