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Who brought guinea pigs to Europe?
The Spanish brought guinea pigs from their colonies in South America to Europe.
Who brought the guinea pigs to Europe?
The guinea pig originates from the Andes Mountains in South America. They were brought to Europe by the Spanish.
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
Where do guinea pigs orginate from?
Guinea pigs originate in South America. They were first domesticated by the Incas of Peru.
What do they call pigs in guinea?
As for the other part of their name, guinea pigs were first brought to Europe about four hundred years ago by Spanish sailors, probably form a country in South America call Dutch Guiana. And the sailors called them Guiana pigs.
Where did Guinea pig came from?
I believe they are from Peru, in South America. Explorers that came to that area, brought back plants, food, and animals from the various areas that the had explored, the guinea pig was an animal that was brought back. Because of their cuteness, and and gentle personalities, the royalties quickly made them pets!
Which contienent does guinea pigs live on?
Guinea pigs are from South America.
Where do guinea pigs organte from?
Guinea pigs originate from Peru. (South America)
Have guinea pigs ever lived in captivity?
In America, guinea pigs are a common small animal kept as pets. Guinea pigs usually live in captivity in America. Where are you from?
Are guinea pigs from America?
no
Who brought first pigs to Fiji?
Missionaries brought first pigs to Fiji Missionaries brought first pigs to FijiMissionaries brought first pigs to Fiji
Did guinea pigs come from Europe?
No, guinea pigs are native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
