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Di-spite their name Ginea pigs are not from giunea they originated in the Andes they are also not pigs they are a type of rodent .
Despite the name "Guinea Pig", the guinea pig is not actually from Guinea or New Guinea. The guinea pig originated in the Andes. Studies show that they are domesticated animals, most likely descendants of Cavia tschudii.
Guinea Pigs were first discovered in the Andes, but didn't necassarily only live there-some Guinea Pigs lived in Southern America.
guinea pigs come from South America and some still live in the wild, in the South American mountains.
Takes shelter in brush and piles of rocks. Habitat varied, consisting of savanna in both subtropical and tropical regions, grasslands, and edges of forests. Have a preference for grassy habitat. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
Guinea pigs originate from the southern american Andes region, however, today's domestic breeds have been domestically bread for a very long time, and only have a very distant relationshipwith southern american guinea pigs found in the wild.
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Where do guinea pigs original come from?
probley new guinea
Do Guinea pigs come from chile?
Guinea pigs originate from Peru
Do guinea pigs come to us yes or no?
It all depends on the guinea pigs behavior and who the person is. A well socialized guinea pig is more likely to come to it's owner while a shy and under socialized guinea pig would be less likely to come.
Does guinea pigs come from London?
no
Where does guinea pig come from?
It is believed that the guinea pig originated in the South American Andes.
How do guinea pig babies come out?
Since the guinea pig is a mammal, they come out the same way as humans, except guinea pigs are born with their fur, teeth and are already able to see and walk.
Did guinea pigs come from Europe?
No, guinea pigs are native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
How did guinea pigs come from Europe?
They didn't come from Europe, they come from south america.
Where do guinea pigs com from?
They come from africa.
What is the difference between guinea and sahel savana?
they come from they opposite side of Africa, Guinea comes from Guinea the sahel savana comes from Sahel
Do all guinea pigs come from new guinea?
no they came from from Peru. they were eaten in India and still are, please don't eat them they are very cute and cuddly. guinea pigs were brought to America by European sailors around Columbus's' time.
Where did the name guinea pig come from?
The name "guinea pig" is believed to have originated from the fact that these small animals were originally brought to Europe from the South American country of Guinea. The term "pig" in the name is likely due to the squealing sounds they make that are similar to a pig.
