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Guinea Pig's scientific name is Cavia Porcellus and are also known as Cavy.
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What is a guinea pigs real name?
Their scientific name is Cavie. They are not Guinea pigs, they are Cavies.
What is the real reason why guinea pigs got their name?
they sold for a guinea lol. they're native to south america.
Who gave the name 'guinea pigs' to guinea pigs?
Not sure, but guinea pigs aren't type of pigs. They're in the rodents family, and NOT pigs. Hope this helped?
What is the group name for guinea pigs?
A group of guinea pigs is called a herd.
Can you get Swine Flu from guinea pigs?
no. guinea pigs are not related to pigs at all. it is just a name. they are actually rodents.
What shall you call your guinea pigs?
Look at the color or pattern on your guinea pigs fur, or see its personality.
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.
Is a guinea pig concidered a potbelly pig as well?
Guinea pigs aren't related to pigs in any way except for the name. Guinea pigs are rodents, farmyard pigs are not.
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.
What does the guinea pigs scientific name mean?
They call them guinea pigs because they squeak. Pigs snort. But, it does kinda sound like a pig. (:
Name of boy guinea pigs?
boar, just like pigs
Why do guinea pigs shiver when you touch them?
Because they get real scared.
