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Guinea pig history? • Origin is South America (a delicacy!) • Domesticated as early as 5000BC for food •Highly social, in the wild live in colonies of more than 100 individuals
What is the average lifespan of a guinea pig? 5-7 years
What time are guinea pigs active? Crepuscular
Guinea pig diet • Herbivores • In the wild, eat grasses • In captivity, pellets, vegetables, fruits (sparingly), and hay • Vitamin C supplements
Guinea pig reproduction • Gestation: 65 days • Average litter size: 2-3 young • Precocial
What are the common diseases in guinea pigs? • Respiratory disease • Scurvy
Mesocricetus auratus Hamsters
Where do hamsters originate from? Syria/Turkey
Hamsters characteristics • Stout bodied, short tails • Various colors • Cheek pouches
What is the average lifespan of a hamster? 2-3 year
What time are hamsters active? Nocturnal
Hamster diet • Omnivores • Pellets, vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts
Hamster reproduction • Gestation: 16 days • Average litter size: 3-6 young • Altricial
What are the common diseases in hamster? Wet tail
Rattus norvegicus Rats
What is the history of rats? • Originated in Asia • Caused the spread of the Black Death (Yersinia pestis) • Originally domesticated for blood sport in 18th • Heavily used as laboratory animals
What is the average lifespan of a hamster? 2-3 years
Rats aren't smart and don't need enrichment T/F? False, rats are highly intelligent
What time are rats active? Nocturnal
Rat diet • Omnivores • Pellets, vegetables, and fruits (sparingly)
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