Throat is white and the belly is yellowish-white. The rump and backs of thighs are reddish. There is no tail and both sexes look similar. Behavior Cavies are very vocal, making a variety of chirps, squeaks, burbles and squeals. Sometimes, a piercing alarm whistle is emitted when excited.
Cavies are, for the most part, very docile and only get aggressive with younger cavies.
Reproduction Cavies become sexually mature between 1 and 3 months of age. The male usually does not help rear the young. Diet Herbs, grasses, and leaves.