From which continent did the guinea pig originate?

they have the funniest lips , they whistle when hungry and make great pets for kids , I've had 3 funny pigs

The meal in SA is called cui...

Laudy Miss Claudy, Ugh, gag me with a stick!

Laudy Miss Claudy, And in stew. A friend worked for operation smile, was in Ecuador often. One of her patients had some serious post op bleeding problems. Cara worked valiantly and saved the girl. Her patients family asked her to a celebration dinner in her honor. Guinea pigs were running all around, children playing with them, then handing them to Mama, who dressed them out and tossed them in the pot. Cara had to go outside and breathe deeply for a few moments, then went in and ate dinner. She told me they tasted like pork, hence pigs? At least it wasn't chicken. Iguanas taste like chicken. She should write a book.

Domestic animals are so vulnerable. They have no defence. How can people exploit this by eating them?

Laudy Miss Claudy, yes, I dated a young man from South America who immediately said that when he came over for dinner. .My children were horrified.

In Peru guinea pigs are served roasted on a stick.

jblum315, Anyone that eats them is not human!! a real SICKO!!