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What is the reasoning behind the name of the Guinea pig? It is not from Guinea, nor is it a pig.

Question #151084. Asked by ozzz2002.
Last updated May 11 2024.
Originally posted May 11 2024 6:30 AM.

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Because they are a domesticated species and quite useful as experimental animals.
Or because they were fat rodents from far away.
Or because some merchant selling them as pets thought it sounded better than "tribbles".
You can look at 10 sources and get 12 different answers.

May 11 2024, 7:14 AM
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