5.6K views · 160 reactions | Meet the “Cavy” Bunch — two moms, an “older” youngster (born in July 2020) and four young pups born in early November of last year! The Patagonian cavy pups are typically relaxed… until they are not. They go from fully stretched out, basking in the sun to prancing about the habitat with the occasional jump-twist mixed in. | Phoenix Zoo | Facebook

Patagonian cavy! Such wild looking little critters!! They are large rodents native to Argentina, specifically the grasslands and scrublands of Patagonia. Patagonian cavies are herbivores, primarily feeding on grasses, leaves, and other vegetation. They have specialized digestive systems that allow them to efficiently extract nutrients from tough, fibrous plant material. They are also monogamous! #cavy #animaleducation #patagoniancavy #Rescue #AnimalRescue #AnimalSanctuary #ExoticAnimals #Animals