Although Guinea pigs are primarily kept as pets in most parts of the world, their cultural relevance in the Andes is as strong as ever, especially with the faster-growing "Peru" breed making it ...

Behind that protective barrier are some of the world’s cleanest pigs. They breathe air and drink water that’s better filtered against contaminants than what's required for people. Even their f ...

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 ...