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wild cavy

/waɪld ˈkeɪvi/

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/waɪld ˈkeɪvi/C1formalscientific
  • ruМаленький бесхвостый грызун, родом из Южной Америки, также известный как морская свинка в одомашненной форме. Дикая морская свинка обычно обитает в лугах и является социальным травоядным животным.

A small, tailless rodent native to South America, also known as the guinea pig in its domesticated form. The wild cavy typically lives in grasslands and is a social, herbivorous animal.

  1. Wild guinea pigB2formal

    A small, tailless rodent native to South America, considered the wild ancestor of the domestic guinea pig.

    ruДикая морская свинка

    • The wild cavy is often found in grasslands and rocky areas.
    • Researchers study the behavior of the wild cavy to understand domestication.
    • Unlike its domestic cousin, the wild cavy is more cautious and agile.