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Why are capybaras one of the closest relatives of guinea pigs?
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Both rodents and cavies.
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Are capybaras giant guinea pigs?
No, they're close relatives but they're a whole different species.
Did the guinea pig and capybaras originate in same place?
Yes - both guinea pigs and capybaras originated in Peru.
What guinea pigs are related to?
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
What family is the guinea pig in?
No. Guinea pigs are rodents (rabbits are not) and are actually in the same biological family is capybaras, a giant South American rodent.
What kind of animals are relatives of guinea pigs?
pigs, mice, squirrels, rats, and all the other rodents
Do guinea pigs mate with relatives in wild?
Yes. But if they do the newborn will probally have problems.
What is the wild cousin of a pig?
Guinea pigs are rodents, so their closest relatives involve mice or rats, hamsters, gerbil and chinchila.
Is the capybara an oversized guinea pig?
Well, no. They are related, if you look far enough back, but they're definitely separate species. Capybaras are Semi-aquatic, which can't be said for guinea pigs.
What do guinea pigs enjoy the most?
Guinea pigs most like to:eatsleepplay with the person they are closest torun around open spaces with another guinea pigchew on thingshide in dark placeslearn new things(this one only applies to some guinea pigs)
What are 10 pets can be kept as pets?
Ten pets you can keep are, birds, dogs, cats, fish, turtles, hamsters, mice, rats, guinea pigs, and capybaras.
Can pigs and llamas have babies together?
No, Guinea pigs and Llamas are different species. While both are mammals, they are distant relatives only, and cannot interbreed.
Are capybaras related to hamsters?
I believe so, they are both rodents. Did you now the capybara is the largest rodent ever to live on the earth? They have webbed feet and can swim while rats can be gross and annoying and very creepy!
