I would like to welcome our new class pet, Sara the guinea pig. She enjoys laying in her bed, while students read to her, basking in the sun at recess time, and eating the many veggies her friends bring her.

Fun Facts about Guinea Pigs:

1. Guinea pigs originally come from the Andes mountains in South America

2. Did you know that the name for a male Guinea pig is a ‘boar’, the name for a female Guinea pig is a ‘sow?

3. Did you know that a baby guinea pig is called a pup?

4. You can tell that a guinea pig is happy because they ‘purr’.

5. When they sense their owner is nearby they will squeak to get their attention.

6. They are very social animals and love the company of others, even humans.

7. They do not bite in defence and will only bite because they think your hand is food.

8. They need a supplement of vitamin c as they do not produce it themselves.

9. Guinea pigs love to be held as they love contact.

10. Guinea pigs have a total of 258 bones in their body.

Can you find more interesting facts about Guinea Pigs? Bring some in to share with the class.