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Did you know that guinea pigs are not related to pigs at all neither did not come from Guinea. Their scientific name, Cavia porcellus means "little pig" in Latin. Their name may have come about because of their piggie-like shape and the noises they make 🐷😍⁠#guineadad⁠

4 10
2020-02-27

Did you know that guinea pigs use their ears to regulate their body temperature? Hot ears keep them cool in the summer and cold ears keep them warm in the winters!
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4 22
2020-01-16

Did you know that guinea pigs have very bad eyesight? They have a wide range of view but are not able to see in good detail. Piggies rely more on their other senses like touch, smell, and hearing. 👁️👁️👓#themoreyouknow

4 21
2019-12-19

Did you know that guinea pigs are born with their eyes open and can immediately start to nibble on solid food?

4 8
2019-10-30