According to the British Cavy Council, Peruvian guinea pigs can be any color or combination of colors. This may include cream, gray, brown, white, orange, or black. Other than these specificities ...

The National Institute of Agrarian Innovation developed this breed to help meet the demand for guinea pig meat, which plays an important role in Peruvian festivals and celebrations. More AP Photo ...

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru on Thursday celebrated two decades since the creation of a genetically modified breed of guinea pig, a rodent whose meat has formed a part of the diet of people in the ...

Their curly hair does require a bit of extra grooming, but since they love to be held they don't mind. The Peruvian Guinea Pig's long locks (which can grow up to 2 feet!) make it a popular with owners ...

The genetically modified breed of guinea pig — known as cuy locally — is called “Peru.” It was created in 2004 at the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation, Juan Solórzano ...

Peru Celebrates 2 Decades of a Fast-Growing Breed of Guinea Pigs Eaten as a Delicacy LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru on Thursday celebrated two decades since the creation of a genetically modified breed ...

Peru is celebrating two decades since the creation of a genetically modified breed of guinea pig, a rodent whose meat has formed a part of the diet of people in the Andean nation for thousands of ...