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Round 1.6

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Spix's yellow-toothed cavy (Galea spixii)

Their fur is gray tinged, with brown back, light sides, and whitish abdomen. Incisors are yellow. Herbivorous, foraging on grasses and other low vegetation.

They are found in open savanna and semiarid habitats. Spix’s Yellow-toothed Cavies form well-marked runways that they use regularly. They also clear small areas for sand bathing. They do not construct burrows, likely due to extremely rocky soil but they construct temporary nest sites under rocks or low vegetation. They are terrestrial animals with diurnal habits, but sporadically active at night.

Litter size ranges from one to five, with an average of three. They have hair and open eyes at birth. Males and females in this species are aggressive to each other. Three subspecies are recognized.

Capybara or greater capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

Capybara is the largest living rodent and grows to 106–134 cm in length. It inhabits savannas and dense forests, and lives near bodies of water. It is a highly social species and can be found in groups as large as 100 individuals, but usually live in groups of 10–20 individuals.

Capybaras have a heavy, barrel-shaped body and short head, with reddish-brown fur on the upper part of their body that turns yellowish-brown underneath. They have slightly webbed feet and vestigial tails.

Though quite agile on land, capybaras are equally at home in the water. They are excellent swimmers and can remain completely submerged for up to five minutes. They can sleep in water, keeping only their noses out. Capybaras are herbivores and are very selective feeders.

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