They are found in the forests and grasslands. They are curious and gentle down quite well. They can easily be maintained in groups although occasionally they may be aggressive to the same sex. In the wild, they inhabit the forest edges. They have thick, soft fur and rounded ears.
Males are generally larger in size than females.
Their main foods consist of grasses, herbs and leaves. They hold their food in their forepaws when eating. They are capable of making various vocalizations such as the male's courting sounds, the female calling for her young and the threatening growls. They are gray to brownish black with lighter underside. Their ears are pointed slightly.