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Guinea pigs have been domesticated for hundreds of years. There are many interesting factoids to share.

Capybaras and Guinea Pigs

Posted on July 9, 2024July 9, 2024 by Coleen

Capybaras are one of the cutest things on the internet, and their affable personalities make…

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Popcorning Guinea Pigs

Posted on March 12, 2024March 14, 2024 by Coleen

Popcorning can be alarming the first time you see guinea pigs do it. After all,…

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What Do You Know About Hairless Guinea Pigs?

Posted on May 9, 2023July 30, 2023 by Coleen

When you’re used to normal guinea pigs, encountering hairless guinea pigs can be a bit…

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Wild Guinea Pigs: Where They Are and How They Differ from Pets

Posted on September 6, 2022February 17, 2023 by Coleen

When you look at your guinea pigs, you probably see them as cuddly, social, and…

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Role of the Guinea Pig in Andes Cultures

Posted on September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 by Coleen

Guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) evolved in the Andes mountains well before humans arrived. However, once…

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Donating Guinea Pigs

Posted on August 12, 2020July 17, 2020 by Coleen

Every holiday, millions of mailings go out around the world for donating guinea pigs and…

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Where to Adopt Guinea Pigs

Posted on July 8, 2020July 17, 2020 by Coleen

Deciding to get a guinea pig is a major decision. However, there are options beyond…

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Understanding Guinea Pig Vocalization

Posted on June 3, 2020June 7, 2020 by Coleen

Your guinea pig can create many different types of vocalization to communicate. By understanding the…

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Evolutionary History of Guinea Pigs

Posted on May 1, 2020May 31, 2020 by Coleen

Today, the guinea pig you’re most likely to recognize is the domestic species, Cavia porcellus….

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The Natural Habitat of Guinea Pigs

Posted on April 13, 2020May 24, 2020 by Coleen

Guinea pigs, as you see them today, are extensively domesticated. Since this change has been…

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My name is Coleen, and I love guinea pigs. Growing up, we had over 200 of them at various points. So, I started Guinea Pig Center to share and find people who also love these amazing little critters.

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