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A Capybara. They are the largest rodents in the world. Unlike guinea pigs, they love water and they do more of a hop then walk. Hope this helped!
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∙ 12y agoThe Name For A 'Giant Guinea Pig' Is Called A Capybura
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What is the binomial nomenclature of a guinea pig?
the guinea pig is a descendant of a small rodent called a cavey and its scientific name id cavia pocellus
What kind of animal is a cavy?
A cavy is a rodent from South America that belongs to the family Caviidae. For more information see wikipedia.org
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.
Nearest relative to an elephants?
The African hyrax is one of the elephants' closest relatives. It's name, in an African dialect, is "little cousin to the elephant". Physically, it's feet are similar, but over all, it looks like a large rodent.
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.
What is the name of a guinea pig type rodent?
It is from the rodent family, just like mice, rats and hamsters
Name South American burrowing rodent?
An Agouti is a large guinea pig type of rodent which may live in burrows.
What is the group name for guinea pigs?
A group of guinea pigs is called a herd.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the rodent guinea pig?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Cavia porcellus.
What is the name for Small rodent with a stocky body short tail and inconspicuous ears?
Guinea pig
What is a cavie?
Cavy is a small domestic rodent very similar to a guinea pig. The name is often used for a guinea pig but this is not strictly correct.
What is the name of the rodent that looks like a very large scale rat but is illegal in the US and starts with a G?
A gopher
What is an accouri?
An accouri is another name for an agouti, a rodent similar in appearance to a guinea pig, but with longer legs.
What is the name of large Mexican rodent four letters?
paca
What is the binomial nomenclature of a guinea pig?
the guinea pig is a descendant of a small rodent called a cavey and its scientific name id cavia pocellus
What is the name of a South American rodent beginning with c y?
Try capybara.The answer should be cavy or guinea pig, a common pet
What is the name called for rat biting clothes or papers?
It is called gnawing and all rodents do that. They do it because rodent teeth never stop growing. If you are not sure what exactly a rodent is its a bunny,hamster,guinea pig,hamster,rat,ect.
