12 Guinea Pigs With The Most Majestic Hair

What do Rapunzel, Ariana Grande, and a guinea pig have in common? If you guessed hair, you are right. There are many species of guinea pigs, but Abyssinian, Peruvian, Coronet and Silkie guinea pigs are unique in their impressive, floor-length fur. These little creatures are beautiful to look at, but require a lot of care because of their unusual locks. Take a look at a few of these long-haired beauties.

One of my Abyssinians (Milo) was placed in an outdoor cage for his breakfast grass. Whether it was the sound of birdsong or a sudden longing for more company, he decided to squeak very loudly across the yard—I could hear him inside and came out to find out what the fuss was about! When placed a metre away from other guinea pigs, Milo would "shout" at them while they squeaked quietly back. He could be quite loud at times, as any females or even new guinea pigs within ten metres were mercilessly flirted with, with accompanying noises.