USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Originally from South America, particularly the Andes, the modern guinea pig is a descendant of Cavia cutleri. There are many indications that the original human inhabitants of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and the Andes began to domesticate these wild animals around 5000 BCE. In Peru, they were kept for food.

Detailed explanation-2: -Guinea pigs are rodents originally from the Andes Mountains of South America. They still live in the wild across South America today. Guinea pigs live in a variety of habitats, ranging from moist savannas to forests and deserts.

Detailed explanation-3: -They were originally domesticated as livestock for a source of meat, and are still consumed in some parts of the world. In Western society, the guinea pig has enjoyed widespread popularity as a pet since its introduction to Europe and North America by European traders in the 16th century.

Detailed explanation-4: -Guinea pigs originated in South America around the Andes Mountains in present-day areas that include Peru, Bolivia, Chile and other countries. The species is most closely related to the wild guinea pig species Cavia tschudii. Domestication occurred 4, 000 to 7, 000 years ago. Guinea pigs were raised as livestock.

Detailed explanation-5: -Guinea pigs originate from South America in the Andean region (known today as Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia). Although fully domesticated now, they were often found living in rocky areas and grassy plains.