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Himalayan Guinea Pig
About Himalayan Guinea Pig
The Himalayan Guinea Pig, native to South America, is commonly known as the Siamese cat of the guinea pigs. They are absolutely adorable with their pure white fur and red eyes. The fur will turn bright if exposed to sunlight and can return to dark in warm conditions. They are also quite docile and friendly.
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Common Name
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Siamese cat
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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 Himalayan Guinea Pig |
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Color
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Black
White
Brown
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Eye Color
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Red
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Pattern
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Solid
Striped
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Characteristics
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Hairy
Short Fur
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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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10 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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1.5 lbs |
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Max Weight
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2.5 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 Himalayan 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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Calm
Playful
Sociable
Trainable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Trotting
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Shedding Amount
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Normal |
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Easy |
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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 Himalayan Guinea Pig. |
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Lifespan
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5 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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Mountain
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Country
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South and Central America
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