I believe they are from Peru, in South America. Explorers that came to that area, brought back plants, food, and animals from the various areas that the had explored, the guinea pig was an animal that was brought back. Because of their cuteness, and and gentle personalities, the royalties quickly made them pets!
It is spelled "guinea pig". You got it right! :)
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.
a guinea pigs cousin would also be a guinea pig.
Definitley a guinea pig
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.
Yes I think so my Guinea pig had babies and we don't think she came in contact with a male
It is spelled "guinea pig". You got it right! :)
Meerschweinchen = diminuitive form of sea pig(because the little pigs came from overseas)
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.
This is hard to do if you do not know where the piggy came from. It is just a guess.
cavy i assume you mean guinea pig came from south America
A Guinea Pig..
Guinea pig's parents:)
I don't have a guinea pig.
guinea pig
Calling someone a guinea pig means that they are being called a 'test subject'. This originates from guinea pigs being used for tests.
a guinea pig.