by crisytina on January 9th, 2007

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Why are guinea pig babys sometimes called 'pups'?

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by onzanzabarsands on January 9th, 2007
Because they are not actually part of the pig family, they are rodents. Rodent babies are often referred to as pups. There is no real reason other than it is of the porcine family, and these are called pups too.
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