Guinea pig
Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), a domesticated species of South American rodent belonging to the
family (Caviidae). It resembles other cavies in having a robust body
with short limbs, large head and eyes, and short ears. The feet have
hairless soles and short, sharp claws; there are four toes on the
forefeet, three on the hind feet. Domestic guninea pig
are fairly large, weighing 500 to 1,500 grams (roughly 1 to 3 pounds)
and having a body 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 inches) long; the tail is not
visible externally. There is a crest of longer hairs at the neck, but
length and texture of the fur vary from smooth (short or long) to coarse
and short or long and silky. Coloration is extremely variable: the coat
may be white, cream, tan, reddish or chocolate brown, black, or a
combined pattern.
Guinea pig
Guinea pig
Guinea pig
Guinea pig
Guinea pig
Guinea pig
Guinea pig
Guinea pig
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