Guinea Pig, Domesticated Rodent, High Quality, Rubber Animal, Hand Painted, Realistic, Toy, Replica, Kids, Gift, 4 1/ 2 Inches CH680 BB172

This Guinea Pig, 4 1/2" figure includes hand painted features to give it realistic details that are true to natural anatomy. This figure is considered a museum quality replica. Highest Quality Natural Rubber. The domesticated guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) does not live in the wild but is most likely derived from the Andean montane guinea pig (Cavia tschudii) found in Peru, highland Bolivia, northwestern Argentina and northeastern Chile. Guinea pigs were first domesticated in 5,000 B.C. and are now globally distributed as pets and for their meat. Guinea pigs have no tails. The length, texture and color of their fur varies by breed. There are now 13 different breeds of domestic guinea pigs: American, American satin, Abyssinian, Abyssinian satin, Peruvian, Peruvian satin, silkie, satin, teddy, teddy satin, Texel, coronet and white-crested. Through selective breeding, 20 different fur color phenotypes and 13 different coat length and texture phenotypes exist among these guinea pig breeds. These rodents have two defensive responses: the immobility response and the scatter response. The immobility response occurs when a single guinea pig perceives danger. During this response, the guinea pig becomes completely immobile until the threat has passed. The scatter response involves a group of guinea pigs. When the group perceives a threat, they scatter and split up to confuse a predator. Guinea pigs have spread across the globe as popular laboratory animals and pets but were first domesticated and used as a traditional food source in South America. Their wild ancestors (Cavia tschudii) are native to the Andes mountains, from Peru to Argentina, and live at altitudes of more than 14,000 feet.   Thanks for visiting Collectible Wildlife Gifts, the leading provider of high-quality, lifelike animal Designs and gifts! We work hard to ensure we have a diverse range of products. Each product is inspected for their quality craftsmanship. Whether you're searching for a great gift or seeking educational designs for displays, we€™ve got you covered. At Collectible Wildlife Gifts, our products appeal to a wide range of customers, including family, friends, and educators. Our products are trusted and used by professional organizations as well including aquariums, zoos, and movie studios. Our extensive line of products boasts everything from plush sharks to educational animal growth cycles. Our products bring joy to recipients, and serve as valuable educational resources, sparking curiosity and fostering learning. Discover the wonders of the natural world with Collectible Wildlife Gifts. Browse our collection today!