Is there another (american) name for it? Every time I search, I only find stuff in Portugese! Even Winipedia. My grasp of reading it is poor, all I understood was that its a large rodent that lives thru-out Brazil.
I would like facts, but in English. thanks. A link is fine.
2007-01-18 14:17:19 · 11 answers · asked by Valeria 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
The reason I wanted to know is I found a video and the portuguese name was the only one I had. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biBJMwg4vZk Thanks all, I'll pick the best tomorrow.
2007-01-18 14:30:31 · update #1
i think it is capybara...i googled it and there was english sites...
2007-01-18 14:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by Bekah 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the world's largest rodent (i.e., it is a member of the Order Rodentia, which includes rats, mice, squirrels, etc.). According to Animal Planet, it's South America's "super-rodent," not surprising as it weighs in at 70 to 150 pounds, and measures about four feet in length, about the same as a medium-sized dog. The scientific name, "Hydrochaeris," means "water pig." But its resemblance to a pig ends there. Its narrow face results from the placement of its eyes, ears and nostrils at the top of the head. This arrangement allows it to rest in the water with most of its body underwater—a useful adaptation to avoiding predators. Remaining in the water also helps the animal keep an even temperature, presumably preserving energy that would otherwise be needed to regulate body temperature. The capybara's body resembles a giant guinea pig, lacking a tail, with raised, wide hindquarters and narrow shoulders. The reddish fur is rather coarse, presumably this has made its pelt less desirable to hunters, although it is hunted for food occasionally. The hunter will tan the hide, making it into soft, smooth leather. Like all rodents, the capybara sports a large pair of front teeth. These give it a rather goofy appearance when it opens its mouth
2007-01-18 14:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by Eieio 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try Capybara for your search. all I know about is it is a rodent that lives in eastern South America.
2007-01-18 14:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.squidoo.com/capybara/
This site looks interesting for the capybara. I found this under Google. 150 pound rodent?! wow!
2007-01-18 14:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by jelmar106 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a capybara :) It's the largest living rodent. It's semi-aquatic, has partially webbed feet, they live most of their life in water, and even it's name means "water pig"!
They are from South America.
heres a pic
http://www.vester.com.ar/argentina/imagenes/capivara-0007.jpg
2007-01-18 14:27:47 · answer #5 · answered by stuff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just need to use the American spelling of the word: capybara. Then, you're in business.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capybara
2007-01-18 14:21:23 · answer #6 · answered by Allen R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Capybara
http://www.capybara.com/capybaras/
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Amazonia/Facts/capybarafacts.cfm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capybara
By the way, every Wikipedia page has llinks to the same page in other languages in the left hand column,
2007-01-18 14:21:27 · answer #7 · answered by belmyst 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They even eat those ugly things.
I guess that is not so bad though. There are BBQ rats for sale here in the markets. Yes that is what they are.
2007-01-18 14:40:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you talking about capybaras, the huge rodents?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capybara
2007-01-18 14:21:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anna M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you mean capybara then check out the link...it's a pretty good one :)
2007-01-18 14:27:05 · answer #10 · answered by melissamarie728 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This website should sum it all up
http://www.k12.de.us/warner/capybara.htm
and the english name is capybara
hope i could help!
2007-01-18 14:28:44 · answer #11 · answered by catieann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋