Cavy Name of the Guinea Pig and any similar related to the
South American rodent. The Cavies are usually a shade of brown without any tails.
Cavy
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(k´v), name for 14 species of South American rodents of the family Caviidae, including the domestic guinea pig.
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These are acknowledged by the American Cavy Breeders Association, with 3 of them (the English, Peruvian, and Abyssinian) being the most general and well-known:
English short-haired: These are the most common, with fine, short, glossy hair.
Cavy Group
In the family Caviidae, typified by the cavies (or guinea-pigs), may be included a large number of South and Central American rodents, among which the agoutis and pacas are often ranked as a family (Dasyproctidae) by themselves.
Cavy Clubs and Associations dedicated to the showing and breeding of guinea pigs have been established worldwide.
The Cavy family (Caviidae) is a family of rodents native to South America, and including the domestic guinea pig, wild cavies, and the capybara, among other animals.
The cavy is also an excellent pet. There also exist guinea pig "clubs" and associations where it is possible to show animals. Some show-quality breeds are sold in excess of a thousand dollars.
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The guinea pig, originally from Peru, still exists there where it is called a Cavy. The origin of the common name "Guinea Pig" is uncertain.
Guinea pigs are rodents and belong to the cavy family. They are related to rats and mice. Females are called sows, and males are called boars.
Cavy, rock - Kerodon rupestris
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Chinchilla - Chinchilla laniger
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Coati - Nasua narica
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Domestic guinea pigs are of three basic types, according to the type and length of their hair. The American/English cavy has short hair with a smooth coat. The Abyssinian cavy has a wiry coat with hair that swirls into rosettes.
Origins: The guinea pig was bred from the wild cavy, which lives in grasslands, woodlands, swamps, plains, rocky areas, and deserts in much of South America.
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Guinea pigs normally secrete a milky-white fluid near their eyes. Upon secretion of this fluid, the cavy will usually raise his front paws and groom himself.
The Hispaniolan Hutia is a cavy-like arboreal rodent that is seldom seen due to its nocturnal habits. The Solenodon is a bizarre-looking insectivore that is a relic from many thousands of years ago.
 See also: Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Mara, Capybara, Ferret
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