<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGuinea Pig<\/strong>
Order: Rodentia
Family: Caviidae
Range: South America
Habitat: Mountains and Grasslands
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Scientific Name: Cavia porcellus<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The domestic guinea pig is another popular pet featured at Scovill Zoo. Also referred to as \u201ccavies,\u201d the guinea pig most likely originated in South America, where indigenous people used the animal as a food source and in some religious ceremonies. Our guinea pigs can be found near the petting zoo area. They have a gestation period of sixty-five days and give live birth. The babies will have their eyes open, fur on, and will be running around in about an hour. The hair on a guinea pig can vary as well. There are short haired, long haired, blond, brown, or calico. Sometimes called a \u201cwhistle pig,\u201d the guinea pig can make several sounds including a \u201cwheeeek\u201d (the whistle sound), bubbling or purring, rumbling, whining, and chattering.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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