0
No, guinea pigs are native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How did guinea pigs come from Europe?
They didn't come from Europe, they come from south america.
Who brought guinea pigs to Europe?
The Spanish brought guinea pigs from their colonies in South America to Europe.
Do Guinea pigs come from chile?
Guinea pigs originate from Peru
Is it true that guinea pigs got their pig name from the squeal?
no, it is not true. they got their name because guinea pigs are originally from Guinea which is in Europe somewhere.
Where do guinea pigs original come from?
probley new guinea
Does guinea pigs come from London?
no
Where did the name guinea pig come from?
The name Guinea Pig came from the sailors. sailors thought their squeals sounded like a pigs. and they sold guinea pigs for one guinea. thus guinea pig.
Who brought the guinea pigs to Europe?
The guinea pig originates from the Andes Mountains in South America. They were brought to Europe by the Spanish.
Where do guinea pigs com from?
They come from africa.
Do guinea pigs come to us yes or no?
It all depends on the guinea pigs behavior and who the person is. A well socialized guinea pig is more likely to come to it's owner while a shy and under socialized guinea pig would be less likely to come.
Why sailors are the reason for guinea pigs popularity?
The first people to keep guinea pigs as pets were sailor's. They brought them to Europe from south America. (Which was perhaps confused with Guinea, in Africa). These little animals were called guinea pigs because of the squeaking, pig-like noises they make.MJC
Why guinea pig is European?
This is because when the Europeans visited the South America,they took the Guinea Pigs from there and returned to Europe.Guinea Pigs soon became very popular in Europe as pets and that is why Guinea pig called European.
