While the Patagonian cavies he observed are unusual, they won’t spread disease or hurt the environment, said a state biologist and owners of the large rodents.

Where are Patagonian Cavies originally from? How did you get one for us today? Are they endangered? What do they eat? Any particular characteristic to the Cavies worth mentioning?

Patagonian cavies are the fourth largest rodent in the world and live in the tall grasses of Argentina. They are monogamous, pairing for life and re-pairing only upon the loss of a mate. They live ...

Audubon Zoo recently welcomed a trio of young Patagonian cavies - one of the largest species of rodent in the world - to the South America habitat near the new Jaguar Jungle exhibit expansion.

- Patagonian Cavy “Amelia” - Also known as the Patagonian mara, the Patagonian cavy is a large, rabbit-like rodent in the guinea pig family. Cavies can run at speeds up to 45 mph and bounce on ...

Patagonian cavies are short-tailed, rough-haired South American rodents, from Argentina and beyond. They are cousins to the rat, but are more closely related to the pet guinea pig.

INDIANAPOLIS — What is a Patagonian cavy, you ask? Technically rodents, they have bodies like hoofed animals, they hop like bunnies and they give off kangaroo vibes. Amazon John from Silly ...

The new Patagonian cavies, large rodents related to guinea pigs, move about in a pen just below the branches of a big tree where the zoo’s two-toed sloth barely moves as she clings to the tree.

A 2-week-old Patagonian cavy is the latest addition to the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park Zoo.

In addition to stopping by, Larry brought a special friend with him: Levi, Pantagonian Cavy. A Pantagoinian Cavy is the world’s third largest rodent.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Do you know what a Patagonian cavy is?  How about a cassowary? A Chinese crocodile lizard?  Perhaps not, but there's no need to fret. For future zoologists and ...

Jillian and her pet Patagonian cavy named Brutus wait their turn for judging at a 4-H 'small' animal show.Sometimes you want to try to understate the obvious. In this case, that is achieved by ...