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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.
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.
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 a baby guniea pig called?
a baby guinea pig is known as a Pup. (though never a puppy)
How is the common name guinea pig misleading?
The common name "guinea pig" is misleading because they are not from Guinea and they are not related to pigs. They are small rodents originating from the Andes mountains in South America. The name likely comes from when they were sold for a guinea, a British gold coin, in the 16th century.
A Guinea Pig is known by what other name?
Cavy
What other name are guinea pigs known?
a guinea pig is also known as a Cavy also a boy is known as a boar, and a girl is known as sow.
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 guinea pigs real name?
Guinea Pig's scientific name is Cavia Porcellus and are also known as Cavy.
What is the common name for a guinea pig?
A Guinea Pig..
Scientific name of guinea pig?
The other name for a guinea pig is cavy and their scientific name is Cavia porcellus.
Is phoenix a good name for a girl guinea pig?
Sure but what color is you guinea pig? if it is red of course if some other color also sure but red would suit the name the name best, i named my guinea pig athena
Which animal is also known as a cavy?
A cavy is another name for a guinea pig!
What is the name of the fungus who is known as guinea pig of plant kingdom?
Aspergillus flavus
What is the scientific name of ginipig?
The scientific name for guinea pig is Cavia porcellus.
What other name are Guinea pigs known by?
i have commonly heard guinea pigs referrenced to as a cavy or cavies.
What do you call a desexed guinea pig?
A male desexed Guinea Pig is called "Neutered", and a female desexed Guinea Pig is known as "Spayed".
