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They call them guinea pigs because they squeak. Pigs snort. But, it does kinda sound like a pig. (:
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What is a guinea pigs real name?
Their scientific name is Cavie. They are not Guinea pigs, they are Cavies.
Scientific name of guinea pig?
The scientific name of guinea pig is Cavia porcellus.
What is the scientific name for guinea pigs?
Cavia porcellus
What is the guinea pigs real name?
Guinea Pig's scientific name is Cavia Porcellus and are also known as Cavy.
What guinea pigs scientific names?
cavia porcellus
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?
Are cavies guineapigs?
Yes. The scientific name for Guinea Pigs is cavia procellus,colloquially also known ascavies.
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.
