cavie
Cavie, or cavy, is a common name for the guinea pig and related rodents in the family Caviidae. The domestic guinea pig, Cavia porcellus, descends from wild cavies native to the Andes of South America.
Cavies are small to medium rodents in the order Rodentia. They typically measure 20 to 25 cm
Social by nature, cavies live in groups and communicate with vocalizations, body language, and scent marking.
Their diet is mainly high-quality hay, supplemented with fresh vegetables and a measured amount of fortified
Guinea pigs have a relatively long gestation of about 59 to 72 days and typically give birth
Historically kept as pets and raised for food in some cultures, cavies have also served as laboratory