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Guinea pigs were first introduced as domestic pets by traders in the Netherlands in 1670.
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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.
How do you pronounce guinea pig?
It is spelled "guinea pig". You got it right! :)
What is the phenotype of a black guinea pig and a white guinea pig?
The phenotype of the black guinea pig is black, and the pheno type of the white guinea pig is white.
How do you get your guinea pig in a guinea pig show?
go into 4h and they do guinea pig showing for all ages
What is a guinea pig's cousin?
a guinea pigs cousin would also be a guinea pig.
Where does the guinea pig originate?
The Guinea Pig is a small stout-bodied short-eared tailless domesticated rodent (Cavia porcellus) of South American origin
How old will a domesticated guinea pig live to be?
Guinea pigs generally live from 5-7 years. Very few live to 8 years, but if your guinea pig lives more than that, it is not abnormal.
Where do guinea pig live?
Wild guinea pigs live in the wooded areas of South America. Domesticated guinea pigs usually live in cages or hutches.
What are the domesticated animals used by Neolithic Peruvians were?
The Peruvians domesticated the dog, guinea pig, and the fowl which they had for food. As well as the llama, alpaca, guanaco, and the vicuña.
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.
Is it healthy to eat a guinea pig?
Guinea pigs were originally domesticated for their meat - not for their companionship. In fact, the rodents remain a popular source of protein for many Andean peoples in South America, who first domesticated them 7,000 years ago. Even today, guinea pig (called "cuy") is a common sight on South American menus.
Is guinea pig a noun?
Guinea Pig is a noun for a domesticated, tailless South American cavy, originally raised for food. It no longer occurs in the wild and is now typically kept as a pet or for laboratory research.
Who is George the guinea pig?
George the guinea pig was the inspiration for "Pet Patrons, Beware!", an original but controversial speech by Olivia Neilson. The speech was written after George suffered from a bladder stone. It talks about the horrors of breeding and why guinea pigs shouldn't be domesticated.
If a male guinea pig was on a female guinea pig for 2 seconds would it become pregnant?
anything is possible.... watch her carefully
Can a male guinea pig become pregnant?
most likely no
How do you pronounce guinea pig?
It is spelled "guinea pig". You got it right! :)
What do guinea pigs eat when ill?
DO NOT feed a guinea pig when it has a cold. becuase it can become very runny.
