Guinea pigs are social companion animals who require daily interaction.
They are rodents who have an extensive vocabulary and communicate by
vocalizing various sounds that have different meanings. One of the most
unique behaviors they express is
"popcorning"
in which they jump and twirl in the air when they are very happy. There
are both haired and hairless guinea pigs and more than
20 recognized breeds.
🐹 Nine facts you need to know before getting guinea pigs 🐹:
1. Guinea pigs are active for 20 hours a day
2. Guinea pigs are not agile - they're hiders, not climbers!
3. They've gotta get their greens!
4. Guinea pigs are very sociable - they're social butterflies!
5. Guinea pigs are explorers - and they can see you from most angles!
6. They can be cautious - they are small after all!
7. They make 11 individual sounds - they are serious chatterboxes!
8. Guinea pigs are very clever - so don't let them get bored!
9. You can adopt guinea pigs of all ages from the RSPCA.
