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Montane guinea pig

Rodents
The montane guinea pig is a species of caviid rodent found in the Andes in South America. The montane guinea pig is the likely main ancestor of Cavia porcellus, the domestic guinea pig or domestic cavy, which appears to be a hybrid that includes... Wikipedia
Mass: 1.4 lbs (Adult)
Scientific name: Cavia tschudii
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)
Gestation period: 63 days
Family: Caviidae
Kingdom: Animalia