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They didn't come from Europe, they come from south america.

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Did guinea pigs come from Europe?

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Who brought guinea pigs to Europe?

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Do Guinea pigs come from chile?

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Is it true that guinea pigs got their pig name from the squeal?

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Does guinea pigs come from London?

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The guinea pig originates from the Andes Mountains in South America. They were brought to Europe by the Spanish.


Where did the name guinea pig come from?

The name "guinea pig" is believed to have originated from the fact that these small animals were originally brought to Europe from the South American country of Guinea. The term "pig" in the name is likely due to the squealing sounds they make that are similar to a pig.


Where do guinea pigs com from?

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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.