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 …

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 …

Oct 31, 2025 · The Patagonian cavy is one of the more docile exotic pets. These large rodents are distantly related to guinea pigs and can be similarly kept in indoor cages, albeit much …

The meaning of CAVY is any of several short-tailed rough-haired South American rodents (family Caviidae); especially : guinea pig.

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 …

There are about six genera and 15 species in Caviidae. They are found across the South American continent, in open areas from moist savanna to thorn forests or scrub desert.

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.

Demonstrate (show and tell) how to lift, hold, and carry a cavy. Describe a good cage, and the-equipment that a beginner should have for their cavy. Explain what feeds are important for …

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.

Dec 6, 2025 · Guinea pig, a domesticated species of South American rodent belonging to the cavy family (Caviidae).