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Guinea Pigs are not from New Guinea, as many people think, they are actually from South America where they were roasted for food. They sold them for one Guinea (money) hence, the Guinea part in Guinea Pig. Also they sound like snorting pigs hence, the Pig part in Guinea Pig.
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What is the history of teddy guinea pigs?
Teddy Guinea Pigs: More commonly known as rex, (NOT REXES!... THNX Heather H) ORiginated in Peru like the rest of the guinea pigs. They got their hair from envolution, i.e adapting to the cold
Are guinea pigs a pig or?
No!!!!!!!They are actually part of the rodent family.
Are guinea pigs vegetarian?
No.
How many guinea pigs do guinea pigs have?
I have three
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?
Do Romans toast guinea pigs?
Peruvians cook guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are native there and they are called Cuy.
Do guinea pigs or gerbils produce gnats?
No. Gerbils produce gerbils and guinea pigs produce guinea pigs
What is guinea pig litter?
Male Guinea Pigs are called Boars, female Guinea Pigs are called Sows, and babby Guinea Pigs are called Pups. A group of Guinea Pigs is called a Herd. :)
Do they eat Guinea pigs in Equatorial Guinea?
No. Also, there aren't any guinea pigs in Equatorial Guinea.
Are guinea pigs vegans?
Yes, guinea pigs are herbivores.
Are ZuZu Pets hamsters or guinea pigs?
they are guinea pigs
IS a guinea pig a reptilian?
No guinea pigs are not reptilian. Guinea pigs are mammals.
