Guinea Pig: A Picture Book about Guinea Pig and Their Babies

By Sandra Conway

Guinea Pig: A Picture Book about Guinea Pig and Their BabiesThe guinea pig, or Cavia porcellus, is a species of rodent and is also known as domestic guinea pig, cavy, or domestic cavy. It comes from South America, near the Andes mountain range. It was originally a wild animal but it became a widely domesticated animal. They became hugely important in South America many centuries ago. Guinea pigs were kept as pets, used in religious ceremonies and medicine, and even eaten as food.In the 16th century, they were introduced in Europe by travelers and explorers. Being quiet and docile, they became a popular household pet. They also played a huge role in researches in medicine.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 108590895X
• ISBN13: 9781085908955
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"