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 …

The guinea pig or domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), also known as the cavy or domestic cavy (/ ˈkeɪvi / KAY-vee), is a species of rodent belonging to the genus Cavia, family Caviidae. …

Cavy, (family Caviidae), any of 14 species of South American rodents comprising guinea pigs, maras, yellow-toothed cavies, mountain cavies, and rock cavies. All except the maras have …

Cavia is a genus in the subfamily Caviinae that contains the rodents commonly known as the true guinea pigs or cavies. [1] The best-known species in this genus is the domestic guinea pig, …

They belong to the family Cavidae, which contains 14 species of animals commonly known as cavies and Patagonian hares (or maras). Four digits on the forepaw and three on the hindfoot …

Cavies, belonging to the family Caviidae, are small to medium-sized rodents primarily known for their charming demeanor and social behavior. These delightful creatures are primarily native …

Apr 14, 2021 · Cavies are small mammals belonging to the Caviidae family. Domesticated cavies (C. porcellus) originated from South America and were domesticated thousands of years ago. …

Cavia is the most broadly distributed genus, occurring throughout most of South America from Colombia to Argentina, whereas rock cavies are confined to rocky outcrops in restricted areas …

Caviidae is a diverse family of South American rodents characterized by a short or rudimentary tail, large head, and continuously growing, flat-crowned jaw teeth, with twenty teeth in total. …

What are Cavies? Cavies are what the wide public knows as Guinea Pigs. Cavies are used not only as pets, but also for showmanship and showing. An entire organization is even dedicated …