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They run and hide, it's not like they can do much else, they're food!

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Q: What is a guinea pig's defence in the wild?
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Why aren't guinea pigs wild?

well.... guinea pigs might not be wild, but wild cavies, simalar to guinea pigs, are wild.


Can guinea pigs live in an aviary with cockatiels budgies and quail and will wild mice hurt the guinea pig?

no, guinea pigs cannot live with these animals, and yes, guinea pigs will be hurt by wild mice. guinea pigs should live with other guinea pigs, and wild mice should stay wild.


Do wild guinea pigs have predators?

There are still wild guinea pigs living in South America, in the mountains of Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Wild guinea pigs have different predators to modern guinea-pigs because of where they live. Predators of wild guinea pigs are wild cats, coyotes, wolves, snakes, hawks, and owls. Humans probably hunt them for easy food, also.


What are guinea pigs enemies in the wild?

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Why guinea pigs endangered?

Guinea pigs are not endangered but they no longer exist in the wild.


A description of ecosystem for guinea pigs?

GUinea pigs aren't found in the wild anymore. All guinea pigs are domesticated.


Do guinea pigs hibernate in the wild?

no


Where do guinea pigs live in the wild?

You are lucky to find Guinea Pigs alive in the wild nowadays. They originate from Peru and are mainly household pets.


Can wild guinea pigs have long fur?

guinea pigs wild or not can have any length of hair and any color depending on the breed.


Are all guinea pigs pets?

No, there are some places like Peru that have wild guinea pigs.


How do guinea pigs survive in the wild?

guinea pigs are extinct in the wild from when the europeans went to south America and killed them off. guinea pigs Only live with humans now:-(Answer 2:There are still wild guinea pigs living in South America, in the mountains of Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Wild guinea pigs have different predators to modern guinea-pigs because of where they live. Predators of wild guinea pigs are wild cats, coyotes, wolves, snakes, hawks, and owls. Humans probably hunt them for easy food, also. They are small but seem to camouflage well, which helps to protect them. They hide in the undergrowth.


Are guinea pigs wild or social animals?

Social and wild, they are in between..They love being with other guinea pigs, but are sometimes weary of humans.