One might as well ask why do people eat cows, or chickens, or sheep! The fact is guinea pigs were originally domesticated thousands of years ago in the Andes for their meat in the exact same way that cows, chickens, and other animals were being domesticated in other parts of the world at that time. That's right, the only reason you have them as pets is because ancient Andeans ate them! To the ancient Inca, and other civilizations in that region, they were the primary source of meat before the Spanish conquest. Still to this day millions of people in Peru and Bolivia keep Guinea Pigs for their meat. The advantage over other animals is that they breed quickly, and can be easily supported by poor families who could not afford larger animals such as cows. It may seem strange or even shocking at first, but the fact is the domesticated Guinea Pig exists because of its value as a source of food.
Yes guinea pigs come from the Andes in south America. They were found by King Ronald, back in 1826, by way of exploring the caves near the Northwest Passage. They were called guinea pigs, because they look a little like pigs, and were sold for a guinea. The greek name for a guinea pig is Cavia Porcellus.
Guinea pigs were raised by the Incas and have long been used as food in South America.But Koreans eat guinea pigs.
They eat it because they believe it tastes like chicken.
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its called CUY..mainly eaten in the sierra region of the Ecuador
No, there isn't history than Salvadoreans eat guinea pig. Also in El Salvador doesn't live this little animal just in homes for mascots
South American rodent
no.. depending on the guinea pig wether they'll eat it or not
Yes, humans can eat guinea pig treats. However, if you eat enough of them, you will probably get sick.
yes :(
What they call a Guinea pig in South America
Brazil's number one food source is guinea pig! I used to have a guinea pig so I think its cruel to eat them! NEVER EAT GUINEA PIG! please
Yes They are called Cobayo or conejillo de indias which is a guinea pig or cavy. The taste is compared to rabbit. Popular in South America.
South American rodent
no and yes it depends on your guinea pig but me I think yes
It is believed that the guinea pig originated in the South American Andes.
the guinea pig can eat stems i just dont know about leaves
Your guinea pig can eat banana. They will also choose to eat banana skin.
Absolutely NOT it will hurt your guinea pig a lot.Dont try it!!!!!
no.. depending on the guinea pig wether they'll eat it or not
Yes, humans can eat guinea pig treats. However, if you eat enough of them, you will probably get sick.