In The Wild
Name something a guinea pig eats in the wild
Grasses, leafy plants, flowers, twigs
True or False: Guinea pigs don't have tails
True
True or False: Guinea pigs were not domesticated until they came to America
False
Guinea pigs are social, and this means they should live with ___
A friend, another guinea pig
True or False: A wheek is a happy noise that guinea pigs make
True
What continent do guinea pigs live in in the wild?
South America
Why do guinea pigs have whiskers?
To sense if they can fit into a small space
Guinea pigs are a food source on this continent
South America
True or False: Guinea pigs cages need levels
False
What is a skinny pig?
A hairless breed
What is a group of guinea pigs called?
Herd
How many toes do guinea pigs have on their back feet?
3
How did guinea pigs come to America?
European traders bought them and sold them to Americans
Name a grooming requirement you need to do for a pet guinea pig
Brush fur, trim nails
What is a baby guinea pig called?
Pup
Guinea pigs take over ____ as shelter to stay safe
Burrows
What colors can guinea pigs see?
Yellow and blue
This civilization worshipped guinea pigs and included them in art
Moche
What is a pet guinea pig's average lifespan?
5-7 years
Baby guinea pigs are able to run (minutes, hours, days, weeks, months) after birth
Hours
How many different species of guinea pigs are there?
6
Guinea pigs can smell ___ times better than humans
25
Name the country where doctors use guinea pigs in healing rituals
Ecuador
How many hours a day are guinea pigs active?
20
Describe what a rumblestrut is
Make a low noise, stand up tall, puff out chest, and slowly walk past another guinea pig
Angry or upset communication