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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Guinea Pig

For Students 9th - 10th
This engaging resource from the San Diego Zoo provides extensive information on the Guinea Pig including details about its habitat, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Guinea Pig (Cavia Porcellus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics Cavia Porcellus, more commonly known as the guinea pig.
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Guinea Pig Compendium: Guinea Pig Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses general guinea pig behavior including herd life and communication. It also has a section covering guinea pig senses and intelligence.
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Guinea Pig Compendium: Feeding and Nutrition

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site describes several common guinea pig foods, including hay, pellets, fruits, and vegetables. It also covers a guinea pig's need for Vitamin C, along with treats they enjoy.
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Guinea Pig Compendium: Care Guide

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website maps out how you should care for a guinea pig. It also discusses choosing, housing, and feeding a guinea pig.
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Guinea Pig Health: Marty the Cyber Pig

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides facts about guinea pig anatomy as well as nutrition. It also suggest a daily diet designed to keep a guinea pig healthy. Lastly, it offers descriptions of some common guinea pig illnesses and how to treat them.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Guinea Forest Hog

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Guinea Forest Hog and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Guinea Pigs Online: New Piggie Owners

For Students 9th - 10th
New guinea pig owners and classroom keepers can get advice on the care of their favorite pets.
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Guinea Pigs Online: Piggie Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Get health tips and find links to other sites for your guinea pig.
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Guinea Pigs Online: Piggie Nutrition

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find helpful information and pointers on guinea pig nutrition.
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Guinea Pigs Online:piggie Sounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wondered what those piggie sounds mean. Now you can listen to examples and be amazed at what your guinea pigs may have been telling you over the years!
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Rock Cavy

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Rock Cavy, which is closely related to the domestic guinea pig. In addition to several pictures, the site provides...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Betsileo

For Students 9th - 10th
The Betsileo (Bts) are one of approximately twenty "ethnies," or ethnic units, into which Madagascar divides its population. The Betsileo began to use that term for themselves after their conquest by the Merina in the nineteenth century....

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