Least ConcernMammal-Mixes
Cavia spheniscus
Penguinea Pig
Discovery LocationPatagonian Coast
Lead ResearcherC. Darwin
Field Report Summary
These rotund, flightless creatures form massive colonies on rocky beaches. They act as 'heat-seeking missiles', huddling together for warmth until they form a critical mass of fluff. While excellent swimmers, they are clumsy on land, often wheeking loudly as they trip over pebbles.
Physical Description
Guinea pig body shape and fur, with tuxedo markings and penguin flippers.
Habitat
Coastal Rocky Shores
Dietary Behavior
Piscivore / Herbivore
Evolutionary Origin
Cold-climate rodent gigantism
Behavioral Notes
Popcorns on the ice when excited.
