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About Guinea Pigs
Once believed to be a rodent, the animal known
as the guinea pig, or cavy, is now
thought by many evolutionary biologists to belong
to a separate order, as reported by the
Associated Press in early 1996. Being neither a
pig, nor from Guinea, it is uncertain from
exactly where the guinea pig got its common name.
Some theorize that the name "Guinea" is
taken from the "Guiana" region of South
America, which is home to an animal similar to
the guinea pig, while others tell tales of
British sailors who sold the animals (who made
sounds similar to those of a frightened pig) for
the price of one guinea.
Although the naming origins and scientific
classification of guinea pigs may still be
matters of debate, there is no question that they
make excellent pets. Guineas pigs are extremely
docile, low maintenance and unbelievably cute.
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