G uinea pigs are known to be gentle, social creatures that thrive in calm, caring environments. However, because they are prey animals out in the wild, guinea pigs tend to hide their feelings when ...

Guinea pigs are, I think, one of the best possible pets. They are small, sociable, chatty and usually very friendly. The animals originate from the grasslands and Andes mountains in South ...

With voracious appetites, formidable tusks, and prodigious mating habits, wild pigs can transform native ecosystems in short order. For example, by clearing native plants and disturbing soil, they can ...

Guinea pigs were domesticated from a member of the cavy family living in the wild in Peru, Argentina and other parts of South America. Unlike rabbits and hamsters, they have no cheek pouches or tail.