Guinea pigs

How do domestic guinea pigs compare to their wild relatives?

• They are genetically identical to wild cavies.

• They are a completely different species with no relation to wild cavies.

• They are extensively domesticated and considered their own species, distinct from wild cavies.

• Wild cavies no longer exist in their natural habitat.

Where did guinea pigs originate?

• North America

• Europe

• South America

• Asia

How did wild guinea pigs primarily obtain water?

• By drinking from rivers and streams.

• By consuming the water content in plants.

• By digging for underground water sources.

• By drinking dew drops from leaves.

What was a primary reason for the domestication of guinea pigs by ancient cultures in the Andes?

• For their ability to hunt small prey.

• As a food source.

• For their fur.

• To serve as guard animals.