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Guinea Pig vs Syrian HamsterBoth are popular small pets, but they live very differently. Guinea pigs are social, daytime-active and should live in pairs or groups; Syrian hamsters are solitary and must live alone, and they are mostly active at night. Guinea pigs also live longer and need more space.