
The guinea pig, also called the cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus ''Cavia''. They originated in the Andes, and earlier studies based on biochemistry and hybridization suggested they are domesticated descendants of a closely related species of cavy.
Similar species: Rodents

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