The Guinea Pig, also known as a cavy, is a small rodent that comes from the Andes mountains in South America.

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Despite it's name, it is not related to pigs and it does not come from Guinea. Guinea Pigs are common as pets and also used in scientific research.

Guinea Pigs have a round body, short legs, and no tail.

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Their length is about 20-25 cm, and their weight is around 700-1200 grams. They have soft fur that can be short, long, or curly, and the colors may be white, brown, black, or a mix of them.

Guinea Pigs are herbivores.

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Their food includes grass, hay, vegetables, and fruits. They also need vitamin C every day because their bodies cannot produce it on their own.

In the wild, Guinea Pigs live in grasslands and the Andes mountains.

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Today, many Guinea Pigs are kept by humans, so their habitat can also be cages or houses as pets.

Guinea Pigs are social animals that live in groups.

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They communicate using sounds like squeaks, whistles, and purrs. They are gentle, friendly, and easy to tame, which makes them very popular as pets.