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A guinea pig is neither a pig nor is it from Guinea What is it?
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.
What is the binomial nomenclature of a guinea pig?
The binomial nomenclature for a guinea pig is Cavia porcellus.
Why are guinae pigs guinae pigs?
Well, first of all, guana is the abbreviation of Guiana Island. Now you know what guana means. Second, a pig is a young swine that is not mature for it's age. So a guana pig is a pig that is from Guiana Island. Unless you mean guinea pig. A guinea pig means a small stout-bodied short-eared tailless domesticated rodent often kept as a pet.
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" 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.
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.
A guinea pig is neither a pig nor is it from Guinea What is it?
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.
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 binomial nomenclature for a guinea pig is Cavia porcellus.
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
