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Can guinea pigs learn shapes?
Guinea pigs are smart creatures and if you really try you may be able to but like dogs you can't teach an old guinea pig new tricks
Can the male guinea pig hurt the new born baby?
Male guinea pigs generally do not pose a threat to newborn babies. It is recommended to separate the male guinea pig from the newborn babies if there are any signs of aggression or stress. Guinea pigs are social animals and may require supervision when introducing new members to the group.
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.
Why are guinea pigs called guinea pigs?
The etymology of guinea pig is unknown and confusing.Despite its name, guinea pigs are not from Guinea nor are in the pig family. They are native to the Andes Mountains in South America. They are believed to have been called pigs because their structure is similar to that of a pig's body. The guinea part of the name is even more confusing. There are three theories: one is that the guinea pigs were brought across the Atlantic Ocean to the island of Guinea then to Europe, another is that guinea was used because it is a word in the English language that means "far away land", and a third is that it was a variation of the word "Guiana", a region in South America (composed of Dutch Guiana [now Suriname], British Guiana [now Guyana], and French Guiana [still present]).No one really knows how they got the 'guinea' part but they are called pigs because they make sounds like pigs.
Are 3 female guinea pigs allowed to live together?
Yes, 3 female guinea pigs can live together peacefully as long as they are properly introduced and have enough space, food, and hiding spots. It's important to monitor their behavior to ensure there is no fighting or bullying among them.
How often can you handle a new born guinea pig?
never handle newborn guinea pigs. this can cause the mother to eat them
Where do guinea pigs original come from?
probley new guinea
What are Two major exports in Equatorial Guinea?
guinea pigs and new guinea
Where do guinea pigs originate?
most say it is from Peru not new guinea
Can a guinea pigs eat its buddy?
Guinea pigs are herbivores, so they will not eat other guinea pigs. However, they can sometimes get into fights when they are first introduced. Make sure that you supervise them carefully. If your looking for how to introduce two new guinea pigs,
What should you name your two new pet guinea pigs?
Guinea and Pig
Do new born guinea pigs make lots of noise?
lots of the time they do butsometimes they do not because they are sleeping
Do Guinea Pigs have anything to do with New Guinea?
accualy ,no. they get ginea because when sailors from england had guinea pigs brought overfrom sounth amierica th-y costed 1 guinea
Where can you get guinea pigs in New Orleans?
At the pet store.
Why do they have guinea at the front of guinea pigs if they don't even live in New Guinea?
guinea = small, mini so it basically means small pig, which guinea pigs are, only without the curly tail and with fur.
Why do guinea pigs molt?
Guinea pigs do not molt. Molting is when an organism with an exoskeleton 'sheds' it's outer skeleton and grows a new one, to regenerate. Guinea pigs shed their hair. They just do it; you can't stop it.
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)
