Brazilian guinea pig
Cavia aparea porcellus
Native to the American South, it is now widespread worldwide as a pet
Fun Fact
GUINEA PIG OR CAVY
Both names are used for this rodent, which was discovered in South America when it was still believed to be India.
It was used for bacteriology experiments, and today the term “cavy” refers to all animals used in laboratory testing.
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