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The guinea pig, also called the cavy or domestic guinea pig, is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Despite their common name, these animals are not in the pig family, nor are they from Guinea. Scientific name: Cavia porcellus Lifespan: 4 – 8 years Gestation period: 59 – 72 days (Adult) Mass: 1.5 – 2.6 lbs (Adult) Higher classification: Cavia Length: 7.9 – 9.8 in. (Adult)
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