The world's domestic guinea pigs descend from cavies like this one. In the Iberá it lives in colonies that maintain a network of clipped runways through the grass, their roofed highways. It feeds half the food chain, from fox to Geoffroy's cat, and compensates with tireless breeding.
Behaviour
Active at dawn and dusk. It leaves the runways to graze tender grass and bolts back at the slightest sound.
How and when to see it
Dawn and dusk along trail edges with short grass. Stand still near a runway and wait for one to peek out.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where brazilian guinea pig has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where brazilian guinea pig lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Jurassic Plant - Night Tour
The only carnivorous-plant garden in Argentina and a pioneer in Latin America. A guided…★ 5.0 - Guyra Wild Guides - Birding
Birdwatching tour and photo safari with specialized ornithologist guides. Yamil and…★ 5.0 - SKYVY - Astrotourism
Astrotourism in Loreto, 17 km from the San Antonio portal. Night-sky observation with a…★ 5.0 - Raíz del Monte
Private nature reserve in Loreto. Trails through the native woodland, wildlife watching…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameBrazilian Guinea Pig
- Scientific nameCavia aperea
- GroupMammal
- StatusNative
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