Guinea pigs are small animals with big opinions, and squeaks are the fastest way they share them. These sounds typically begin early, often within two weeks of birth, and continue throughout the day.

Guinea pigs don’t wag tails or lick faces the way dogs might, but they still show affection in surprisingly personal ways. Once they feel safe, their behavior shifts from cautious to curious, and ...

Scientists could soon be able to translate pigs’ oinks, squeaks, squeals and grunts into words. An artificial intelligence tool is currently being developed by researchers in the hopes of ...