Switzerland takes animal companionship seriously, and guinea pigs ended up at the center of one of the country’s unexpectedly thoughtful laws. These little squeaky pets are considered social animals ...

A tiny guinea pig named Randy became a legend after fathering over 400 babies at Hatton Adventure World in 2014. A simple mix-up allowed him several weeks with over 100 female guinea pigs, resulting ...

For decades, scientists and surgeons around the world have been trying to solve the organ donor crisis. The answer could be rolling in the mud. At a farm and lab in the Midwest, biotechnology company ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From the hay and the woodchips to the squeaks and the “wheeks,” Julene Robinson’s got a full house of rescue guinea pigs. She said people now know her as the guinea pig lady.

From the hay and the woodchips to the squeaks and the "wheeks," Julene Robinson's got a full house of rescue guinea pigs. She said people now know her as the guinea pig lady. Robinson opened Wheek ...

Guinea pigs have adorable ways of showing happiness, and once you know the signs, it’s easy to tell when your pet is content. One of the clearest signals is “popcorning,” where they hop and kick their ...

First things first: the guinea pig is not a pig and it’s not from Guinea. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s talk about what these charming rodents, also called cavies, actually are. Their ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An arrest has been made weeks after Houston police say a teenager was shot while burying his pet guinea pig. Investigators say Emmanuel Menchaca was hospitalized after being ...

HOUSTON — Over a month after a teen was shot while burying his guinea pig, an arrest has been made. The victim's neighbor, John Martin Dixon, was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. California’s wild pigs are turning blue from the inside out. The ...

Swarms of wild pigs in California developed blue flesh after ingesting pesticides containing rat poison — and officials warned other common game animals may also be infected. The feral hogs in ...

Dan Burton has trapped hundreds of wild pigs for clients of his wildlife control company in Salinas, but even he was startled when he cut one of them open and found blue meat inside. "I'm not talking ...