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capybara

A cavy-like rodent (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), native to Central and South America; largest living rodent (length, over 1 m/3¼ ft); dog-like with deep square snout; no tail; lives in or near water; part-webbed toes; eats vegetation. (Family: Hydrochoeridae.)

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Fossil range: Pleistocene - Recent

Conservation status
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