Gallery description : guinea pigs pictures

The average weight of the guinea pig is 700-1,200g (1.5-2.5lbs). Guinea Pig is a mammal that inhabits tropical grassland areas. It has a fur skin type. The diet is herbivore. These mammals usually live 4-7 years. Guinea Pig (cavia porcellus) grows 20-25cm (8-10in). The top speed it can reach is 9km/h (5.5mph).

Facts about guinea pigs
NameGuinea Pig
FamilyCaviidae
PhylumCnidaria
Scientific NameCavia porcellus
Skin TypeFur
TypeMammal
Life Span4-7 years
KingdomAnimalia
GenusCavia
OrderRodentia
Average Litter Size4
Conservation StatusLeast concern
Main PreySeeds, grass, leaves
DietHerbivore
PredatorsWolf, snake, coyote
Size20-25cm (8-10in)
Top Speed9km/h (5.5mph)
HabitatTropical grassland areas
ClassMammalia
LifestyleSolitary
ColourGrey, tan, brown, black, white, orange
Weight700-1,200g (1.5-2.5lbs)
Image Details
Description Guinea pigs pictures. Baby Guinea-pigs
Width 1520 pixels
Heigh 978 pixels
File type JPG
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