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The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), also known as the cavy or domestic cavy (/ ˈ k eɪ v i / KAY-vee), is a species of rodent belonging to the genus Cavia, family Caviidae. Breeders tend to use the name "cavy" for the animal, but "guinea pig" is more commonly used in scientific and laboratory contexts. [ 1 ]
Cuy, the name for the guinea pig (pl. cuyes) in the Andean regions of South America that are generally raised for meat. In the US, a large-sized breed from the Andes is often called a cuy guinea pig. CUY: the IATA airport code for Cue Airport in Western Australia. CUY, Unión de Rugby de Cuyo in 1988 France rugby union tour of South America
Pork, chicken, beef, and cuy are served with a variety of carbohydrate-rich foods, especially rice, corn, and potatoes. A popular street food in mountainous regions is hornado (roasted pig), which is often served with llapingacho (a pan-seared potato ball).
At least that is the experience at the restaurant La Casa Del Cuy — literally “the house of guinea pig” — a culinary go-to in Corona, Queens, that grills and serves the rodent (cuy) whole ...
The generic name is derived from Cachiyacu, name of a local River, and cuy, Quechua for "guinea pig". The specific name of the type species is named after the geographical provenance of the specimens, close to the city of Contamana.
From the common American guinea pig to the exotic Lunkarya Guinea Pig, these are the guinea pig breeds you should know about.
The meat of the common folk was the cuy, guinea pig. They were domesticated by 2000 BC and were easy to keep and multiplied rapidly. Guinea pigs were often cooked by stuffing them with hot stones. The entrails would often be used as an ingredient in soups along with potatoes, or made into a sauce.
Guinea Pigs are popular pets because they are adorable, small, and they make the sweetest little grunting squeaks. They are highly sociable animals, and are gentle and easygoing, which make them ...