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They are not members of the pig family
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What other name is guinea pig known as?
The most common one is Cavy. There might be others but it is mostly Guinea Pig and Cavy, but they DO NOT come from New Guinea nor are they part pig. Take Care and god Bless! :)
Can a guinea pig catch humans colds?
Yes, the guinea pig can catch the common cold.
What is the most common guinea pig?
The most common breed of guinea pig is American short haired. They are easy to groom and handle.
Where did the name guinea pig come from?
The name Guinea Pig came from the sailors. sailors thought their squeals sounded like a pigs. and they sold guinea pigs for one guinea. thus guinea pig.
How do you pronounce guinea pig?
It is spelled "guinea pig". You got it right! :)
What is the common name for a guinea pig?
A Guinea Pig..
What is the most common guinea pig name?
A team of scientists traveled the 49 Continental United States only to find that the most common Guinea Pig name was Mrs. Pig.
What other name is guinea pig known as?
The most common one is Cavy. There might be others but it is mostly Guinea Pig and Cavy, but they DO NOT come from New Guinea nor are they part pig. Take Care and god Bless! :)
Can a guinea pig catch humans colds?
Yes, the guinea pig can catch the common cold.
What is the spices name of a pig?
Guinea Pig
What is the most common guinea pig?
The most common breed of guinea pig is American short haired. They are easy to groom and handle.
What is the name of male guinea pig?
I think a male guinea pig is called a boar. You can message me for any other guinea pig questions!!
What is the name of a male guinea pig called?
A male guinea pig is referred to as a Boar.
What is the name of a pig-like mammal?
Its a guinea pig!
Discuss ways in which common names can be confusing and misleading?
It can be quite misleading if the common name leads you to believe an organism is closely related to another, or is a part of the same family/genus. For example - Guinea pigs are not in the pig family, nor are they from Guinea. Also, many common names change from area to area - leading to several names for the same species. For example - the angler (Lophius piscatorius), is also sometimes called fishing-frog, frog-fish or sea-devil.
Is Sammy a good guinea pig name?
i think that's a lovely name. if you like it, then you can name your guinea pig whatever you want.
How did guinea pig's get their name?
They got their name because when first discovered by Europeans guinea pig's made a high screeching sound like a pig.
