They are not members of the pig family
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! :)
The most common breed of guinea pig is American short haired. They are easy to groom and handle.
Yes, the guinea pig can catch the common cold.
A guinea pig is a small rodent native to the Andes region of South America. They are not pigs; the name "guinea pig" is a misnomer.
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.
A Guinea Pig..
A team of scientists traveled the 49 Continental United States only to find that the most common Guinea Pig name was Mrs. Pig.
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! :)
The most common breed of guinea pig is American short haired. They are easy to groom and handle.
The scientific name for guinea pig is Cavia porcellus.
Yes, the guinea pig can catch the common cold.
Guinea Pig
I think a male guinea pig is called a boar. You can message me for any other guinea pig questions!!
A male guinea pig is referred to as a Boar.
Its a guinea pig!
i think that's a lovely name. if you like it, then you can name your guinea pig whatever you want.
They got their name because when first discovered by Europeans guinea pig's made a high screeching sound like a pig.