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Cuilos

Cavia porcellus ??

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Description:

Originaria de la región andina de América del Sur. Llegan a pesar hasta 1 kg. Vive en áreas abiertas y utiliza hoyos y madrigueras para ocultarse y protegerse. Vive entre 4 y 6 años. El nombre cuilo es onomatopéyico quechua quwi: cuy, cuye, cuyi, cuyo, cuilo, cuis.

Habitat:

En Costa Rica se usa de mascota.

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PublishedJune 20, 2012

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