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 ...

Languages: English. Peru is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the genetically modified guinea pig that appears on menus across the country. Developed in 2004 by the National Institute of ...

Have you been thinking of adopting a Peruvian guinea pig? Their long fur is gorgeous ... and entice them with food. Avoid sudden movements and don’t approach them from above, as this may ...

A guinea pig dish is ready to be served to a customer at a restaurant in Lima, Peru, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. Guinea pigs, locally known as ‘cuy,’ have been traditionally raised for meat ...

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 ...

Internal migration from Peru’s Andes in the 20th century brought the custom of eating guinea pigs to the country’s Pacific coast. “It is eaten at sporting events or religious festivals ...

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 ...