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The guinea pig is a member of the rodent family. It's closest relative is the capybara, the largest of all rodents. Guinea pigs are also related to porcupines and chinchillas as well as hamsters, mice, gerbils ect
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IS a guinea pig a reptilian?
No guinea pigs are not reptilian. Guinea pigs are mammals.
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.
Are sloths related to guinea pigs?
Guinea pigs belong to the superorder Euarchontoglires, which includes rodents and primates. Sloths belong to the superorder Xenarthra. So guinea pigs and sloths are not closely related.
Is guinea pigs related to pigs?
No Only insofar as they are mammals.
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.
Are guinea pigs and guinea wasps related?
No. They both originate from South America but they are not related.
Are guinea pigs related to cats?
maybe the MAYBE answer is wrong the one on the bottom is right Guinea pigs are not related to pigs because the guinea pig is already related to rodents so if their related to rodents they can't be related to pigs.
Are rabitts related to guinea pigs?
No, While guinea pigs are considered rodents rabbits are considered Lagomorphs.
Are guinea pigs related to normal pigs?
Only in that they are both mammals...guinea pigs are not pigs at all...they are rodents...like mice, rats, etc...
Are guinea pigs related to gerbils?
yes
What is a website where you can learn about guinea pigs?
Look in the related links for a link about guinea pigs.
Are pigs related to guinie pigs?
NO they just call then guinea pigs or Piggy's cuz that seek like pigs
