🐹 New Episode: The Guinea Pig—The Popcorning Potato!

Grab your backpacks and a handful of fresh veggies, explorers! Today, Aimee is taking us high up into the grassy Andes Mountains of South America to meet a fluffy little friend who loves to chat and isn't actually a pig at all!

In this episode, we’re tuning our ears to listen for the squeaks of the adorable Guinea Pig. You’ll learn:

• The Name Mystery: Discover why they are called "Guinea Pigs" even though they are really a type of rodent from South America called Cavies.
• The Language of Wheeks: Learn all about how they communicate! Find out why they make a loud, whistling "wheek" sound when they hear the refrigerator open or think it's snack time.
• Jumping for Joy: Have you ever seen a guinea pig suddenly jump straight up into the air from a dead stop? We'll learn all about Popcorning, their hilarious and adorable way of showing us they are super happy and excited!
• Ever-Growing Teeth: Hear why a guinea pig's teeth are Elodont—meaning they never, ever stop growing!—and why munching on tough hay all day is so important to keep them perfectly filed down.
• The Vitamin Connection: Discover a surprising thing guinea pigs have in common with humans: neither of us can make our own Vitamin C inside our bodies, so we both have to eat lots of fresh, leafy greens to stay healthy!

Get ready to squeak, munch, and popcorn your way through learning about one of the friendliest little animals around!

Listen now and join the Animal Lover’s Club!

See you tomorrow!

Guinea Pigs always need love an care just like other domesticated animals. To help Guinea Pigs in need consider supporting:
The Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue or another Guinea Pig Rescue near you!

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