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The capybara is the largest member of the rodent family. Its shape is like that of the pig. Its feet are partially webbed, and it is a good swimmer.

Capybara

The capybara is the largest member of the rodent family. Its shape is like that of the pig. Its feet…

The largest rodent, the capybara.

Capybara

The largest rodent, the capybara.

A rodent of South America. Its head is large and depressed, its neck short and stout, its limbs short, its tail long and round. Swims with great ease. Grows up to two and a half feet in length.

Coypu

A rodent of South America. Its head is large and depressed, its neck short and stout, its limbs short,…

"Skull of Hydrochaerus Capybara." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

Hydrochaerus Capybara

"Skull of Hydrochaerus Capybara." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903