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Preá (Brazilian guinea pig)

Cavia aperea

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Field Notes

Description:

A guinea pig species from South America.

Habitat:

It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Notes:

Cavia aperea has been successfully mated to the domestic guinea pig, Cavia porcellus, though many females become infertile in successive generations.

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I seem to recall that roasted guinea pig is also Peru's national dish!
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PublishedDecember 27, 2011

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