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Captivating Cavies
It's not from Guinea, and it's not a pig. So why do people call this rodent a "guinea pig?" No one knows for sure. Some speculate that the name originated from the fact that the animal's squeal sounds like a pig, while another story explains that the animals once were sold in the British colonies for the price of a guinea (a British coin).
Author(s): Julie Wright

ADDITIONAL CAVY INFORMATION
Caging:	The Cavy's Cage
Food and Water:	Cavy Cuisine
Handling:	Cuddling with a Cavy
Pet Potential:	Cavies as Pets
Supplies:	Constructing a Cavy Funhouse
Special Tips:	Cavy Care

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