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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!
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∙ 16y agoI have one and she's adorable. Guinea pigs were originally from Peru.
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∙ 12y agoaccording to the name guinea pig they pretty much originated from guinea.
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∙ 11y agoIn the wild, Guinea Pigs live in the Andes in South America. However, Guinea Pigs as known to us as domestic Guinea Pigs are only remote descendants of their wild ancestors.
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∙ 15y agoSouth America.
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∙ 12y agothey come from south America
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∙ 15y agoI think on an island named Guinea.
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∙ 12y agoauxtralia
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Where did the name guinea pig come from?
The name Guinea Pig came from the sailors. sailors thought their squeals sounded like a pigs. and they sold guinea pigs for one guinea. thus guinea pig.
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.
Can a girl guinea pig get pregnant without a boy guinea pig?
Yes I think so my Guinea pig had babies and we don't think she came in contact with a male
Where did the name guinea pig come from?
The name Guinea Pig came from the sailors. sailors thought their squeals sounded like a pigs. and they sold guinea pigs for one guinea. thus guinea pig.
How do you pronounce guinea pig?
It is spelled "guinea pig". You got it right! :)
How is guinea pig spelled in German?
Meerschweinchen = diminuitive form of sea pig(because the little pigs came from overseas)
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
How can you identify the father of a guinea pig?
This is hard to do if you do not know where the piggy came from. It is just a guess.
Where did the cavy come from?
cavy i assume you mean guinea pig came from south America
What type of guinea pig do you have?
I don't have a guinea pig.
Which is better a guinea pig or parrot?
guinea pig
Who made guinea pig?
Guinea pig's parents:)
What is the common name for a guinea pig?
A Guinea Pig..
