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n. - Pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet.

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  • The capybara is a large edible South American rodent.
  • The capybara is a game animal only in the sense that a hare or rabbit is.
  • Related to the guinea pig, the capybara is the largest species of rodent.
  • Rodents make up 1/4 of all mammal species and the capybara is the largest member of this group.
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