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  2. Guinea pig - Wikipedia

    • The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), also known as the cavy or domestic cavy (/ˈkeɪvi/ KAY-vee), is a species of rodent belonging to the genus Cavia, family Caviidae. Breeders tend to use the name "cavy" for the animal, but "guinea pig" is more commonly used in scientific and laboratory contexts. Despite their name, guinea pigs are not nativ… 展开

    界:动物界 Animalia
    门:脊索动物门 Chordata
    纲:哺乳纲 Mammalia
    目:啮齿目 Rodentia
    History

    Cavia porcellus is not found naturally in the wild; it is likely descended from closely related species of cavies, such as C. aperea, C. fulgida, and C. tschudii. These closely related species are still commonly found in various regions … 展开

    Nomenclature

    The scientific name of the common species is Cavia porcellus, with porcellus being Latin for "little pig". Cavia is Neo-Latin; it is derived from cabiai, the animal's name in the language of the Galibi tribes once native to … 展开

     
  1. 包含 Guinea Pig 的结果。
    是否只需要 Guieal Pig 的结果?
  2. Guinea pig | Definition, Diet, Life Span, & Facts

    2024年10月4日 · guinea pig, (Cavia porcellus), a domesticated species of South American rodent belonging to the cavy family (Caviidae). It resembles other cavies in having a robust body with short limbs, large head and eyes , and …

  3. How to Care for a Pet Guinea Pig - The Spruce Pets

  4. 13 Things to Know Before Getting a Guinea Pig - The Spruce Pets

  5. Guinea Pig Care Sheet: Food, Habitat & Health - Petco

  6. Guinea pig - Smithsonian's National Zoo

    Guinea pigs are rodents that were first domesticated in 5,000 B.C. The domesticated species, Cavia porcellus, is most likely derived from the Andean Cavia tschudii (or montane guinea pig), found in Peru, highland Bolivia, …

  7. Guinea Pigs as Pets: Breeds, Behavior & Sounds - PetSmart

  8. Guinea Pig - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and …

    The Guinea Pig is a small domesticated rodent from South America. Humans domesticated this species around 5,000 B.C., possibly from the Montane Guinea Pig. Nowadays, the domestic version, also known as “Cavies,” are a species …

  9. Guinea pig care - Animal Humane Society

    Guinea pigs are tail-less rodents with long, short, or sometimes wild hair that ranges in color. When full grown, they weigh around 1-2 pounds and are 8-10 inches long. Guinea pigs typically live for 5-8 years. Described as cuddly and …

  10. All You Need to Know About Guinea Pigs - The Spruce …

    2021年12月20日 · Guinea pigs live, on average, 6 to 8 years, weigh about two to three pounds, come in a variety of colors, are very social, and make great pets for children and adults alike. Learn some facts about guinea pigs and what you …

  11. 包含 Guinea Pig 的结果。
    是否只需要 Guieal Pig 的结果?