Guinea Pigs make great pets and are fairly easy to care for. They love to be touched and cuddled.Their Scientific name is Cavia Tschuldi and were discovered in South America. Guinea Pigs are are a rodent.Have you ever wondered about where they got their name? There are many types of Guinea Pigs.Over 1,000,000 families in USA alone have them as pets. If you are considering a guinea pig as a pet there are a few things you should be aware of.But, just like any pet they require a comittment from.