Guinea Pig's Behavior

Guinea pigs can easily remember the paths Behavior to food for months, but they are not fast moving animals. They can jump small obstacles but they are poor climbers. They startle extremely and and sometimes will stay in place or run for cover if they sense danger. They can swim very well and if they get excited they perform repeatedly little hops in the air just like having a war dance.

Guinea pigs have a life span of 4-5 years, but they can live as long as 8 years of more. According to the Guinness book of world record, in 2006 the longest living guinea pig survived 14 years and 10 months.

L Guinea Pig Behavior ike many rodents, guinea pigs are sociable animals. They have a wider range of vision (about 340) and can see in partial color, but their sight is not as good as human. Their sense of hearing, smell and touch is well developed. Their primary means of communication between member is through vocalisation.