Are there are such things as wild Guinea Pigs. People say there are such things. It sounds kind of funny, right? Just imagine a whole herd of Guinea Pigs scampering across a field...
Well, that is not the truth.Cavies are not found naturally in the wild, but it is likely to be a cousin or sub-species of the Piggies that live un-domesticated. This species of the Cavy lives in various Parts of South America, such as peru and New guinea. They consist of...
Scientists also say there is another type of Wild cavy, who were reintroduced into the wild, and went feral soon after. They consist of...
These Guinea Pig relatives are different and alike from the cavies we know. They are social creatures, living in packs and working together for food and protection. On the other hand, they are very flighty and are like I said, very feral. They will bite. You are seen as a predator. And as we all know, that is unlike piggies.
Feral Guinea Pigs live in habitats that have forages, greens, twigs, and shrubs. They blend in very nicely with their Agouti colored coat. These cavies are slim and trim, unlike my piggies, who are spoiled rotten. Their diet consists of greens, and occasional twigs and brambles. They have adapted to the hot climate as well.
I used to think wild Guinea pigs were just like mine. They are not. That was something new to learn!
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| A Wild Cavy-Notice how it is slimmer? |
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| The Common Cavy You Know |
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