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CAVIA PORCELLUS

Guinea pig (Guinea pig) is a rodent native to South America.
It’s a social animal, which lives in small groups. There are various types of them (short hair, long hair, curly hair). The average life of a guinea pig is around 5/8 years.
Distribution: Native to South America, they are distributed along zones where the vegetation is characterized by tall grasses, dry and semi-arid climate.
Feeding: mainly herbivorous animal, it is necessary to pay attention to sudden changes of feeding (which often cause the onset of serious intestinal problems). Hay, fresh and of excellent quality, must always be present. Also provide fresh vegetables, favoring those rich in vitamin C