The wild rabbits and guinea pigs that were the ancestors of our pets lived in grasslands, so grass is their natural environment.
Not exact matches
Dr. Kristie Plunkett also enjoys treating a wide array of species including:
guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats,
rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas, sugar gliders, turtles, snakes, lizards
and domestic /
wild birds.
To survive attacks from their predators,
rabbits and guinea pigs normally conceal their illnesses in the
wild.
Pet
Guinea pigs and rabbits can not tolerate the extremes of heat
and cold, they are easily preyed on by dogs,
wild animals,
and birds of prey.
While there are some differences between the sleeping habits of
rabbits and guinea pigs —
rabbits are burrowing animals
and wild guinea pigs make hollows in tall grass — both need a bed or house to sleep
and hide in.
Green Growth In the
wild, herbivores such as
rabbits or
guinea pigs mostly eat grass, which is low in protein
and high in fiber.