Guinea Pig - Are they really Pigs?
SO, if they're not really pigs, what are they? Answer the questions below in a Word Document and save it in the folder "Teacher Resources" on the desktop with the title "Your Name Guinea Pig.docx"
But...make a care manual for others to follow. You can use a Word Template to make a booklet. Be sure to add plenty of photos.
Sample Care Sheet
But...make a care manual for others to follow. You can use a Word Template to make a booklet. Be sure to add plenty of photos.
Sample Care Sheet
Guinea Pig Anatomy
Anatomy is the structure of an organism and its parts. Here you will research the physical features of a guinea pig, and explain what makes a guinea pig different from other mammals.
- How do we classify guinea pigs? In other words, are they related to pigs at all? What animal family do they belong to?
- What are some physical features of a guinea pig?
- Name at least 2 different types of guinea pigs and explain how the breeds are alike and different.
Guinea Pig Care
Guinea pigs are considered domestic animals, which means that they are raised by humans as a work animal, food source or a pet, and are notably different from their wild ancestors.
What are the best practices for caring for a healthy guinea pig? Be sure to include a description of the following information:
What are the best practices for caring for a healthy guinea pig? Be sure to include a description of the following information:
- food and diet
- cage and habitat
- health and illness
Behavior & COMMUNICATION
- What is popcorning?
- What are 2 examples of friendly guinea pig behavior? What does the guinea pig do with its body?
- What is an example of fearful behavior?
- When do you know a guine pig is upset? What does it do?
- Guinea pigs don't speak English or Spanish, but they do communicate with each other. Name some ways guinea pigs communicate.
Video Resource
Pets 101- Guinea Pigs from Jeanne salchli on Vimeo.