They are native to Peru and are mostly found in South America. Their habitat is the forest, savanna, desert, and grasslands. They are found in your home, too. If you keep a guinea pig as a pet its home should be 30cm. high. The floor should be about 2ft. by 2ft.
Guinea pigs eat plants, grasses, and fruits.
They also eat most vegetables. Although in the wild they eat vegetation, in the zoo they eat guinea pig pellets,as well as carrots, apples, oranges, and kale. Guinea pigs have a 68 day gestation period. They may have between two and six babies. When babies are born, they are well furred and able to groom themselves immediately.