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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?
What is the group name for guinea pigs?
A group of guinea pigs is called a herd.
What is a guinea pigs real name?
Their scientific name is Cavie. They are not Guinea pigs, they are Cavies.
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.
What are adult guinea pigs called?
It depends on the gender. A female is called a sow and a male is called a boar.
What does the guinea pigs scientific name mean?
They call them guinea pigs because they squeak. Pigs snort. But, it does kinda sound like a pig. (:
Name of boy guinea pigs?
boar, just like pigs
Since guinea pigs are neither pigs nor from Guinea by what other name are they known?
cavy cavie is plural
Scientific name of guinea pig?
The other name for a guinea pig is cavy and their scientific name is Cavia porcellus.
