Baby guinea pigs are born toothless
You are right! Baby guinea pigs lose their milk teeth before they're even born: Newborns already have a full set of teeth, as they lose their milk teeth while they're still in the womb. Within their first 24 hours, they can already eat solid food.
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Oops, that is the wrong answer! Baby guinea pigs lose their milk teeth before they're even born: Newborns already have a full set of teeth, as they lose their milk teeth while they're still in the womb. Within their first 24 hours, they can already eat solid food.
![Guinea Pig Guinea pig](https://media.4-paws.org/2/c/8/1/2c81089711eb2cff3cfe1e8a94fbb569f144dc77/VIER%20PFOTEN_2019-07-21_448-750x563.jpg)
One guinea pig breed can weight up to 4 kg
Good job! The largest guinea pigs can be up to 50 cm long: these giants – known as 'Cuys' – originate from South America, where they are bred and fattened up for food. They can weigh up to 4 kg.
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Surprisingly, it is true! The largest guinea pigs can be up to 50 cm long: these giants – known as 'Cuys' – originate from South America, where they are bred and fattened up for food. They can weigh up to 4 kg.
![Guinea Pig Guinea pig](https://media.4-paws.org/0/8/d/5/08d50fb358b81f647acc0ee21a8b9c647008a3c5/VIER%20PFOTEN_2019-07-21_429-750x563.jpg)
The average lifespan of guinea pigs is 7-10 years
You are right, it is true! The oldest known guinea pig lived to 14 years and 10 months: 'Snowball' lived way beyond a guinea pigs' normal life expectancy of 7 to 10 years.
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Oops, that is the wrong answer! The oldest known guinea pig lived to 14 years and 10 months: 'Snowball' lived way beyond a guinea pigs' normal life expectancy of 7 to 10 years.
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Happy guinea pigs do something called 'salsa'
Good job! Salsa sounds funny, but happy guinea pigs enjoy 'popcorning': like corn kernels bouncing around in a hot pan, guinea pigs sometimes leap about unexpectedly. This is assumed to be a sign of happiness.
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It sounds funny, but it is false! Happy guinea pigs enjoy 'popcorning': like corn kernels bouncing around in a hot pan, guinea pigs sometimes leap about unexpectedly. This is assumed to be a sign of happiness.
![Guinea Pig Guinea pig](https://media.4-paws.org/b/9/8/7/b9876ed2d4a471022d0d112d60248e926641945a/VP0026094-750x593.jpg)