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The name is derived from 'Cabiai' in the language of the Galibi tribe of French Guiana. The origin of 'Guinea' is hard to explain other than they may have been brought to Europe by way of Guinea. The Guinea Pig does not originate from Guinea but from the Andes where they were domesticated as early as 5000 BC. It may be that the introduction to Europe was by way of the Spanish up to 1532 as well as Dutch and English traders
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What was Princess Dianas guinea pigs name?
Princess Diana's guinea pig was named Peanuts.
Are guinea pigs a pig or?
No!!!!!!!They are actually part of the rodent family.
Are guinea pigs vegetarian?
No.
How many guinea pigs do guinea pigs have?
I have three
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?
Do guinea pigs or gerbils produce gnats?
No. Gerbils produce gerbils and guinea pigs produce guinea pigs
What is guinea pig litter?
Male Guinea Pigs are called Boars, female Guinea Pigs are called Sows, and babby Guinea Pigs are called Pups. A group of Guinea Pigs is called a Herd. :)
Do they eat Guinea pigs in Equatorial Guinea?
No. Also, there aren't any guinea pigs in Equatorial Guinea.
Are guinea pigs vegans?
Yes, guinea pigs are herbivores.
Are ZuZu Pets hamsters or guinea pigs?
they are guinea pigs
IS a guinea pig a reptilian?
No guinea pigs are not reptilian. Guinea pigs are mammals.
A description of ecosystem for guinea pigs?
GUinea pigs aren't found in the wild anymore. All guinea pigs are domesticated.
