Guinea Pig | Cavia aperea f. porcellus

Distribution area
The principal form of the domestic Guinea pig is the wild Guinea pig (cavia Aperea). Guyana, Venezuela, Columbia, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, South Brazil, Uruguay, North East Argentina

Living space
Grass steppes of low land and hilly country

Way of living
Gregariously in smaller groups, sleeping places in caves other animals left of, faithful to location, territories with steady changes.

Food
Grass, herbs, leaves

Propagation
Pregnancy approx. 68 days, 2-4 fully haired young animals, able to walk and to see, 4-5 litters a year, the females are already in puberty after 30 days

Maximum age
Approx. 7 years