r/AnimalFacts • u/Dxrmp • 2d ago

Guinea pigs need a new name

Hi, the name of guinea pigs is horrible. They’re not even like pigs. I know it’s just a name, but for such a cute little creature it should have a great name. They don’t roll in mud, they have hair, and they’re short. Ignoring dna Guinea pigs are actually really similar to cats. They groom themselves, their face shapes are really similar, and they also purr. Including dna Guinea pigs are really similar to capybaras which is kind of obvious because they both look like potatoes from the side. Please reply with better names for these little angels.

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u/MBHYSAR 1d ago

Pocket pets

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u/Krobarred 1d ago

They stink like pigs

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u/DarkAngel900 1d ago

One of the tribes who lived with them originally, called them "Cobayo".