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| − | + | '''Guinea pigs''' are rodents commonly kept as pets in a similar manner to [[rabbit]]s. They are ideal for small children as they have a placid temperament and are large enough to be handled without causing distress to the animal (unlike some smaller pets such as [[hamster]]s). Like most rodents, guinea pigs can give birth to large litters of young and thus care should be taken when selecting males and females as pets. As with [[rabbit]]s, they eat [[vegetables]] such as [[carrot]]s and [[lettuce]] and are easy to feed and take care of. | |
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Guinea pigs can be used in [[animal testing]] (although [[rat]]s and mice are more common. Outside of the west, guinea pigs are sometimes used as [[meat]] and are a delicacy in some parts of [[Peru]]. | Guinea pigs can be used in [[animal testing]] (although [[rat]]s and mice are more common. Outside of the west, guinea pigs are sometimes used as [[meat]] and are a delicacy in some parts of [[Peru]]. | ||
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Revision as of 16:49, June 8, 2007
Guinea pigs are rodents commonly kept as pets in a similar manner to rabbits. They are ideal for small children as they have a placid temperament and are large enough to be handled without causing distress to the animal (unlike some smaller pets such as hamsters). Like most rodents, guinea pigs can give birth to large litters of young and thus care should be taken when selecting males and females as pets. As with rabbits, they eat vegetables such as carrots and lettuce and are easy to feed and take care of.
Other Uses
Guinea pigs can be used in animal testing (although rats and mice are more common. Outside of the west, guinea pigs are sometimes used as meat and are a delicacy in some parts of Peru.
