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Cavia porcellus
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Cavia porcellus, also known as the Guinea Pig, has a very confusing name. They are not pigs, nor do they come from Guinea. Scientists, instead, believe they come from the Andes because many similar species reside there. Some enjoy them as pets, and others as food.

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