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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 original come from?
probley new guinea
What are Two major exports in Equatorial Guinea?
guinea pigs and new guinea
Why guinea pig is given such a name and does it have any relevance to the island of New Guinea?
No it does not relate to New Guinea. Europeans sold them for about a guinea, an ancient currency. The pig part comes from the fact that they sound like pigs.
Can you buy guinea pigs in July?
You can buy Guinea Pigs at any thime of year! I bought mine in June which is winter time in Australia. But yes, you should have no problem finding your new piggy :)
Where do guinea pigs originate?
most say it is from Peru not new guinea
Can a guinea pigs eat its buddy?
Guinea pigs are herbivores, so they will not eat other guinea pigs. However, they can sometimes get into fights when they are first introduced. Make sure that you supervise them carefully. If your looking for how to introduce two new guinea pigs,
Do Guinea Pigs have anything to do with New Guinea?
accualy ,no. they get ginea because when sailors from england had guinea pigs brought overfrom sounth amierica th-y costed 1 guinea
What does it mean when your new guinea pigs aren't moving around?
It means they are not well so you should take them to the vets
Where can you get guinea pigs in New Orleans?
At the pet store.
Why do they have guinea at the front of guinea pigs if they don't even live in New Guinea?
guinea = small, mini so it basically means small pig, which guinea pigs are, only without the curly tail and with fur.
Where are guinea pigs originated?
The name Guinea 'pig' comes from its latin form Cavia porcellus. Porcellus translates into 'little pig' in english, so that is how they have pig in their names. It is not known how they came up with the latin name, as they have no links with pigs
