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Taxon
Cavia porcellus
Taxon Common Name
Domesticated Guinea Pig
guinea pig
Cavy
Wikidata ID
The guinea pig is a rodent. They are native to South America and live in holes.
Despite numerous conjectures, no one knows for sure why the guinea pig is named the guinea pig.
Around the world, they are used as pets, experimental animals, and as food.
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