0
Wild guinea pigs live in South America. However, they do not look quite like our domesticated piggies. They are known as the Brazilian guinea pig and can be found in the jungles of Brazil and still in parts of the Andes, where they originated.
Guinea pigs were domesticated by the natives of South America for food and treatment of illness. Through this domestication they became fatter and more docile, therefore easier to catch and eat. These domesticated guinea pigs were then brought to Europe thus becoming what we know as a guinea pig.
Europeans did not like the idea of eating rodents. However, because of their quaint and docile nature they became pets. They were the perfect pet for the cramped conditions of an overcrowded Europe. This is still true today for England, where the guinea pig is the most popular pet next to cats and dogs.
What else can I help you with?
How do domestic pigs migrate?
No, guinea pigs originally lived in caves when they were wild - thats why they are called cavies. :)
Why aren't guinea pigs wild?
well.... guinea pigs might not be wild, but wild cavies, simalar to guinea pigs, are wild.
Can guinea pigs live in an aviary with cockatiels budgies and quail and will wild mice hurt the guinea pig?
no, guinea pigs cannot live with these animals, and yes, guinea pigs will be hurt by wild mice. guinea pigs should live with other guinea pigs, and wild mice should stay wild.
What are guinea pigs enemies in the wild?
what is a guinea pigs enemiesthe cat family
Why guinea pigs endangered?
Guinea pigs are not endangered but they no longer exist in the wild.
Do wild guinea pigs have predators?
There are still wild guinea pigs living in South America, in the mountains of Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Wild guinea pigs have different predators to modern guinea-pigs because of where they live. Predators of wild guinea pigs are wild cats, coyotes, wolves, snakes, hawks, and owls. Humans probably hunt them for easy food, also.
A description of ecosystem for guinea pigs?
GUinea pigs aren't found in the wild anymore. All guinea pigs are domesticated.
Can wild guinea pigs have long fur?
guinea pigs wild or not can have any length of hair and any color depending on the breed.
Are all guinea pigs pets?
No, there are some places like Peru that have wild guinea pigs.
How do guinea pigs survive in the wild?
guinea pigs are extinct in the wild from when the europeans went to south America and killed them off. guinea pigs Only live with humans now:-(Answer 2:There are still wild guinea pigs living in South America, in the mountains of Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Wild guinea pigs have different predators to modern guinea-pigs because of where they live. Predators of wild guinea pigs are wild cats, coyotes, wolves, snakes, hawks, and owls. Humans probably hunt them for easy food, also. They are small but seem to camouflage well, which helps to protect them. They hide in the undergrowth.
Are guinea pigs wild or social animals?
Social and wild, they are in between..They love being with other guinea pigs, but are sometimes weary of humans.
What do Guinea-pigs live on in the wild?
Wild Grass and lots of it!
