Their scientific name is Cavie. They are not Guinea pigs, they are Cavies.
It depends on the gender. A female is called a sow and a male is called a boar.
The name of the Guinea Pig in the movie Bolt is "Rhino"
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.
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. :)
Princess Diana's guinea pig was named Peanuts.
Guinea Pig's scientific name is Cavia Porcellus and are also known as Cavy.
they sold for a guinea lol. they're native to south america.
Not sure, but guinea pigs aren't type of pigs. They're in the rodents family, and NOT pigs. Hope this helped?
A group of guinea pigs is called a herd.
no. guinea pigs are not related to pigs at all. it is just a name. they are actually rodents.
Look at the color or pattern on your guinea pigs fur, or see its personality.
no, it is not true. they got their name because guinea pigs are originally from Guinea which is in Europe somewhere.
Guinea pigs aren't related to pigs in any way except for the name. Guinea pigs are rodents, farmyard pigs are not.
They call them guinea pigs because they squeak. Pigs snort. But, it does kinda sound like a pig. (:
It depends on the gender. A female is called a sow and a male is called a boar.
boar, just like pigs
cavy cavie is plural