Fun facts Guinea pigs originally come from the Andes mountains in South America. A baby guinea pig is called a pup. Guinea pigs are not actually pigs they are rodents. When they sense there owner is nearby they will squeak to get attention. Guinea pigs will not bite for protection they will bite your hand because they think its food. When they live in the wild, guinea pigs go around in herds. Guinea pigs teeth are constantly growing. They always need things to gnaw on. The longest guinea pig lived 15 years. Guinea pigs have a total of 258 bones in there whole body. Care tip-Make sure you give your guinea pig a carrot a day. Its a good part of their healthy diet.😀😀😃😂🐹
