Caption
Guinea Pig, from Pets series
Number
5114
Prompt
The guinea pig's nose twitches as it sniffs the air. It lets out a small, animated "wheek" sound, represented by subtle sound waves. Its whiskers wiggle slightly.
Body
The inclusion of a guinea pig in the "Pets" series reflects the growing popularity of smaller companion animals. The photograph by Eric Isselée captures the creature's endearing, stout body and gentle expression. This stamp, along with the others in the set, acknowledges that beloved pets come in all shapes and sizes.