American guinea pigs are shaped kind of like potatoes, with long, round bodies. They have short legs, round eyes, and long teeth that grow constantly throughout their lives. This breed has a ...

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Domestic rabbits “may not be kept on their ... on looking after guinea pigsExternal link and other pets. “An ideal guinea pig group comprises two or three females and a castrated male ...

Guinea pigs were domesticated from a member of the cavy family living in the wild in Peru, Argentina and other parts of South America. Unlike rabbits and hamsters, they have no cheek pouches or tail.

The RSPCA said the bird was probably an escaped domestic guinea fowl, as they are not found in the wild in the UK. "We understand people's concerns about animals straying into traffic and safety ...