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Guinea Pig

Cavia porcellus

Photo by BenRoberts
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Many different collars and a barrel shaped body

Habitat:

South America

Notes:

Domesticated for food and as pets in ancient times and also used as a sacrificial offering.

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PublishedFebruary 22, 2013

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