A gentle and sociable little rodent, the guinea pig is now one of the most popular pets for children. Native to South America, it once lived wild in the plains and mountains before being domesticated several centuries ago.
Lively but fearful, it likes to live in groups and communicates through small, varied cries to express its hunger, joy, or worry. Surprisingly, unlike other rodents, the guinea pig does not jump and climbs very little, but it runs quickly and loves to hide in shelters. A herbivore, it feeds mainly on hay, fresh vegetables, and fruit.
This Papo figurine faithfully reproduces the guinea pig: textured fur, small, round silhouette, and expressive gaze. An ideal model to enrich a collection of farm or domestic animals, invent touching stories or educate children about pet care.