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Mammals
Guinea Pig
Cavia porcellus
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 4-8 years
- Weight
- 0.7-1.2 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Guinea Pig (Cavia porcellus) is a herbivore species found in Domesticated worldwide, native to Andes. It typically lives 4-8 years, weighing around 0.7-1.2 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the guinea pig: Guinea pigs purr like cats when content.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.