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 savanna to thorn forests or scrub desert. This family of rodents has fewer members than most other rodent families, with 19 species in 6 genera in 3 subfamilies. Learn more about Guinea pig
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Common Name | Scientific Name | Conservation Status |
Capybara (239 videos) | Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris | Least concern |
Patagonian Mara (2 videos) | Dolichotis patagonum | Near threatened |