 Capybara Mammal of Central and much of South America. It is the largest living member of the rodent order, reaching a length of 4 ft. and with a weight of 75 to 100 lbs. And it's brownish hair flecked with yellow is coarse and scanty, and its tail rudimentary .
The feet are partially webbed, and there are four thick-nailed toes on the front feet and three on the hind feet. It is an excellent swimmer and diver. It eats vegetation and sometimes damages crops. It is hunted for food and, its hide is made into gloves, and its bristles are used in brushes. It is also called water hog and carpincho. | 
