ADW: Caviidae: INFORMATION
The Caviidae is a family of rodents that occurs over most of South America. It includes two subfamilies: the Caviinae, the cavies and the familiar guinea pigs; and the Dolichotinae, the Patagonian hares or maras. There are a total of five …
Cavy | Rodent Pet, Behavior & Care | Britannica
Cavy - New World Encyclopedia
Caviidae is a family of South American rodents with diverse morphology, size, and behavior. Learn about the subfamilies, genera, species, distribution, habitat, diet, and ecological and cultural significance of caviids.
ADW: Cavia: INFORMATION
Caviidae - Animalia
Guinea pig - Wikipedia
Learn about the guinea pig, a domesticated rodent originating from South America, also known as cavy. Find out how it is raised as food, pet, and research animal, and how it differs from pigs and wild cavies.
Cavies and Maras (Caviidae) - Encyclopedia.com
Cavies (Family Caviidae) - iNaturalist
Caviidae, the cavy family, is composed of rodents native to South America and includes the domestic guinea pig, wild cavies, and the largest living rodent, the capybara. They are found across South America in open areas from moist …
Rock cavy | Smithsonian's National Zoo and …
Learn about the rock cavy, a relative of the guinea pig that lives in rocky areas of northeastern Brazil. Find out how it adapts to its environment, what it eats, how it communicates and why it is endangered.