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Abyssinian Guinea Pig
About Abyssinian Guinea Pig
Abyssinian or Cavy guinea pigs have unique coats native to South America. The origin of this guinea pig breed is quite mysterious, but it can still be estimated that it originated from the Incas. In addition, this animal is quite intelligent, active, quite vocal, and curious. Abyssinian guinea pigs can eat vegetables and pellets, making feeding and caring for them quite easy.
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Common Name
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Cavy
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Cavia porcellus
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Species
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Cavia porcellus
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Genus
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Cavia
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SubFamily
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Barbinae
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Family
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Caviidae
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SuperFamily
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Cavioidea
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SubOrder
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Hystricomorpha
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Order
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Rodentia
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Class
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Mammalia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Abyssinian Guinea Pig |
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Color
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Black
White
Medium blue-gray
Cream
Red
Brown
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Eye Color
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Black
Blue
Red
Dark Brown
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Pattern
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Solid
Striped
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Characteristics
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Hairy
Dense Coat
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Min Height
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8 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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12 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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2 lbs |
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Max Weight
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3 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Abyssinian Guinea Pig including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Curious
Energetic
Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Trotting
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Shedding Amount
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Low |
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Medium |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Abyssinian Guinea Pig. |
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Lifespan
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7 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Viviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Grasslands
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Country
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South and Central America
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