Scientific Name: Dolichotis patagonum
Habitat: Patagonian cavies are native to the sandy plains and shrubland of Argentina.
Diet: Patagonian cavies typically graze for grasses, cacti, and fruit.
Size: 2 to 2.5 feet tall / 2.3 to 2.5 feet long
Weight: 6 to 30 pounds
Lifespan: 14 years