One of the greatest things about the internet (aside from being one of the most important inventions in human history) is that you can start your day and discover that there is a breed of guinea pig without hair. and looks like a tiny mouse. cute kingfishers.
Recently, photos of this hairless rodent have appeared online and many people have noted that they have many similarities with young hippos.
Since photos like this have gone viral, many people have begun to wonder how a guinea pig can be hairless?
In fact, this is a breed of guinea pig known as the “Slim Pig”. They are hairless on their bodies and although most of their skin is hairless, they do have some hair on their snout, feet, and legs.
The modern skinny pig was created by crossing a hairless laboratory species with hairy guinea pigs. The hairless strain is thought to be most likely involved in spontaneous gene mutations that were first identified in 1978.
A few years later, in 1982, this type of guinea pig was sent to Charles River Laboratories for further breeding. They are now commonly used in dermatological studies.
Despite their popularity in the lab, these adorable Skinny Pigs are also great pets that many people keep in their homes.
This breed has an intact thymus gland and a normal immune system; There were also not many significant psychological differences between the regular and lean breeds.
However, they have to eat more to maintain body temperature. Imagine being called “thin” and having to eat more, what a dream.
Although they are a relatively new breed of livestock (introduced in the 1990s), lean pigs have become quite popular in Canada, Europe and Russia.
Categories: Trends
Source: HIS Education