Download or read book Guinea Pigs written by Mark Evans and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2001-04-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information for the first-time pet owner on the physical characteristics, selection, care, and feeding of guinea pigs.
Download or read book Animalkind written by Ingrid Newkirk and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The founder and president of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk, and bestselling author Gene Stone explore the wonders of animal life with “admiration and empathy” (The New York Times Book Review) and offer tools for living more kindly toward them. In the last few decades, a wealth of new information has emerged about who animals are: astounding beings with intelligence, emotions, intricate communications networks, and myriad abilities. In Animalkind, Ingrid Newkirk and Gene Stone present these findings in a concise and awe-inspiring way, detailing a range of surprising discoveries, like that geese fall in love and stay with a partner for life, that fish “sing” underwater, and that elephants use their trunks to send subsonic signals, alerting other herds to danger miles away. Newkirk and Stone pair their tour through the astounding lives of animals with a guide to the exciting new tools that allow humans to avoid using or abusing animals as we once did. Whether it’s medicine, product testing, entertainment, clothing, or food, there are now better options to all the uses animals once served in human life. We can substitute warmer, lighter faux fleece for wool, choose vegan versions of everything from shrimp to marshmallows, reap the benefits of animal-free medical research, and scrap captive orca exhibits and elephant rides for virtual reality and animatronics. Animalkind provides a fascinating look at why our fellow living beings deserve our respect, and lays out the steps everyone can take to put this new understanding into action.
Download or read book Guinea Pigs written by Julie Rach Mancini and published by Tfh Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2006 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive guide that provides informative tips and photos illustrating all aspects of pet care for Guinea pigs.
Download or read book Guinea Pigs Are Not Pigs written by Evelyn Ryan and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guinea pigs look a little like pigs, with their short, round bodies. They even squeal like pigs! However, guinea pigs are not pigs—they’re rodents. Readers are sure to enjoy this fun and enlightening book about one of the world’s most popular pets. The text includes facts about where guinea pigs live, what they eat, how to care for them, and more. Informative text is paired with colorful, close-up photographs of these charming, furry critters.
Download or read book Guinea Pigs written by Kate H. Pellham and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to making decisions before and after acquiring a guinea pig. Includes information on ten different breeds of guidea pigs.
Download or read book Guinea Pigs written by Virginia Parker Guidry and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Compact, easy-to-care-for, and a bundle of fun” is how author Virginia Parker Guidry describes the irresistible guinea pig. Ideal pets for families with children, cavies (as they’re often called) are clean, odorless, gentle, loving, and entertaining. This Complete Care Made Easy Guinea Pigs encapsulates all the virtues of these perfect small mammals and gives new owners practical advice about how to care for them. In chapter one, “A Guinea What?” the author talks about the guinea pig’s natural history—they’re neither pigs nor from Guinea, but rather a rodent from Peru—and how scientists classify this very unique mammal. To decide whether the guinea pig is right for you, chapter two discusses who makes the ideal owner and presents thirteen popular breeds of longhaired and shorthaired guinea pigs and the colors available to pet owners today. The chapter “Finding a Healthy Guinea Pig” offers solid advice about selecting the right guinea pig, where to purchase or adopt, and the preferred sex. A complete chapter on preparing for the guinea pig offers the reader excellent advice about acclimating the new pet to the home, selecting the best cage and hutch, and pig-proofing the home. The subject of understanding guinea pig behavior is discussed in the chapter “Living with a Guinea Pig,” which also covers daily-care topics such as feeding, grooming, handling, exercise, and litter box training. Keeping the guinea pig healthy is discussed in “Staying Healthy,” a chapter that covers preventing illness, choosing a veterinarian, and common ailments. The final chapter “Just for the Fun of It!” explores games, toys, activities, and showing guinea pigs. The appendix includes lists of pig-specific clubs, organizations, and websites. Glossary of terms and index included.
Download or read book Happy Hermit Crabs written by Rose Carraway and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hermit crabs have 10 legs and switch shells when they get too big for their current shell. The answers to many questions about hermit crabs are found in this bilingual book. English language learners discover how to take care of these fascinating pets through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. Detailed photographs are presented alongside engaging and informative text in a way that makes learning about these pets educational and entertaining.
Download or read book I Love Guinea pigs written by Dick King-Smith and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guinea Pigs.
Download or read book Looking After Guinea Pigs written by Laura Howell and published by Pet Guides. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring useful guidance throughout, this is the perfect guide for young guinea pig owners and those who are thinking of getting a pet guinea pig.
Download or read book 101 Facts about Guinea Pigs written by Julia Barnes and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun facts about guinea pigs, their history, and what makes them most content as domestic pets.
Download or read book Guinea Pig written by Dorothy Yamamoto and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guinea pigs are a popular pet, a cute but dim friend for those who seek an alternative to dogs and cats. They are increasingly bred for looks, shaped by humans to a so-called ideal appearance. But it was guinea pigs that shaped humans from as early as 5000 BC, when their domestication began a long and fruitful relationship, influencing scientists such as William Harvey, and painters from Jan Brueghel to Beatrix Potter. Guinea pigs have been the center of countless works of art and literature, inspiring children and adults in addition to their utility as pets. Dorothy Yamamoto s "Guinea Pig" is the first of its kind to take an in-depth look at the storied history of guinea pig and human interaction. The author reveals the history and personality of an animal that is not often given much attention beyond its cute and cuddly nature, giving the guinea pig a historical voice that has been much-overlooked. "
Download or read book Guinea Pigs written by Cari Meister and published by Bullfrog Books. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Guinea Pigs, early readers will learn how to care for a guinea pig and how to keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner. A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a guinea pig needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet guinea pigs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Guinea Pigs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Guinea Pig is part of the My First Pet series.
Download or read book Do You Really Want a Guinea Pig written by Bridget Heos and published by Do You Really Want a Pet. This book was released on 2015-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mischievous guinea pig (and the narrator) teach a young boy the responsibility--and the joys--of caring for a pet guinea pig. Includes Is this pet right for me? quiz.
Download or read book Guinea Pigs written by Immanuel Birmelin and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (back cover) Information and advice to help you take good care of your Guinea Pigs The typical Guinea Pig: origins, anatomy, life cycles, and more Expert advice: feeding, behavior, caging, health care Understanding your Guinea Pigs: their body language and its meaning Step-by-step directions for everyday care Informative and attractive checklists and sidebars Filled with handsome color photos (picture caption) Guinea Pigs make unusually interesting household pets, both for children and adults
Download or read book Guinea Pigs written by Julie Murray and published by Abdo Zoom-Dash. This book was released on 2019-01-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having a guinea pig is a big responsibility! Readers will learn about what guinea pigs need, like a safe an clean cage and fresh food and water. This is a Level 1 title and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book My First Guinea Pig and Other Small Pets written by Linda Bozzo and published by Enslow Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs children how to choose and take care of their guinea pigs and other small pets.
Download or read book Guinea Pig as Pet written by Raph Francis and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-09-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cavies, another name for guinea pigs, are tiny, tamed rodents that have gained immense popularity as pets around the globe. They are a great option for both first-time and seasoned pet owners because of their amiable disposition, low maintenance needs, and charming personality. This chapter will cover the history and origins of guinea pigs, as well as their distinct characteristics and why they are such cherished pets. Origins and History The domestication of guinea pigs by native peoples more than 3,000 years ago took place in the Andes highlands of South America. These animals provided an essential supply of protein as they were grown for food in addition to being kept as pets. It is believed that guinea pigs were domesticated in Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru, where their sociable demeanor and submissive disposition made them valuable. In the sixteenth century, guinea pigs were discovered in South America by European explorers, who brought them back to Europe. The animals became trendy pets as aristocracy immediately began to love them. They were often shown in ornate cages and bred for different qualities, which resulted in the creation of the many varieties that exist today.
