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Guinea pigs are small rodents that originate from the Andes, and were domesticated by the Incas for food and religious ceremonies. They were introduced to Europe in the 16th century and are now primarily kept as pets. Despite this, it is believed that guinea pigs still exist in the wild in South America. Their natural habitat is of rocky terrain, grasslands, and scrub forests, where they feed on grasses, roots and fruits. They are sometimes hunted for food in some regions, but the numbers of wild guinea pigs are thought to be decreasing due to habitat destruction and other human activities.