Two Guinea pigs eating in Pairi Daiza zoo, Belgium
The Guinea Pig Cavia porcellus is a medium-sized rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and originating from the Andean Cordillera. It is the domesticated species of the wild guinea pig called Cavia aperea. First raised for its flesh in the Andean countries, then as a laboratory animal, the guinea pig is also often adopted as a pet by those who appreciate its quietness and ease of breeding.
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