The following is based on observation of my own pet
Guinea Pig, Kow, and how she reacts to certain objects and
stimuli in her environment. This is hardly of scientific merit, rather
casual observations that have in turn inspired the following treatise.
Observation one:
The guinea pig will
approach something new to him or her in a reserved manor. Slowly
inspecting this new and presumable interesting thing, deciding whether or not it is dangerous. The
danger factor is apparently decided by the range of motion the subject in question displays. Thus, if the object is moving it is considerably more dangerous and the pig will be less likely to approach it.
Observation two:
Assuming that a
guinea pig has approached a new object, it will attempt to
discern the purpose and usefulness of the object. The first way the pig tests these factors is by
licking the object. If it tastes good, the guinea pig will
continue to lick it and perhaps attempt to
bite it. If the lick yields an
unpleasant or
un-lickworthy result, the animal will most definitely result to
biting. It is debatable whether or not this is sign of an
attack or perhaps sheer curiosity in the taste.
Observation three:
Like
Homer Simpson, guinea pigs will almost certainly
spoil the moment. The usual mode of this is, of course, by
urinating all over you, your furniture, and anything else that should not be
peed on. If this is not the case, the animal will
defecate on you or your things and sit immobile, concealing it’s crime until you pick it back up to put it away.
Observation four:
Guinea pigs have little
reason to move. They have
enslaved the
human race and force their unwitting owners to bring them
food and
water with
chirping and
purring. It is a rare occasion for one to witness a guinea pig moving more than
three feet in an hour, as they are one of the
laziest animals on earth. It is assumable that their
massive bulk is derived from this sedentary lifestyle that they enjoy.
As always, if you have some observations of your own feel free to /msg
rad and I will gladly add them to the above list.