- It is the largest rodent - Fur is reddish brown or grey, no tail - Female is rather larger than male with 35 to 66 kg in weight
South America
- Plants preferably leaves and barks
- Reach maturity at age 18 months
Leaet Concern
Conservation status : - Found in natural environment
- Average lifespan is 6 -12 years
- It can mate throughout the year with a monoestrous. Mating usually occurs before rainy season - Gestation lasts 130 to 150 days - Give birth to 4 to 5 infants each time
Update : 11 April 2017