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More About Guinea Pigs ...
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Contrary to popular belief, cavies are not pigs, nor do they come from Guinea. Although there are more than 20 different species, the one most familiar to people is C. porcellus, the common guinea pig. The majority of information in this article is about the common guinea pig.
Guinea pigs in the wild live on grassy plains and occupy an ecological niche similar to that of the cow. They move together in small groups (herds) eating grass or whatever other plants they come across. They tend to be most active during dawn and dusk, when it is harder for predators to spot them. If startled they can run for cover with surprising speed.
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Taxonmony
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Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Caviidae
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Source: Wikipedia Read more about Guinea Pigs
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