Part one of term paper
The is the largest rodent in the world. The ’s name comes from the native people of South America. It means "master of the grass." The scientific name of the is hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, which means "water pig" in Greek. s have been in existence since the Pleistocene epoch. Their ancient ancestors were rodents that lived about sixty ...

Part two of term paper
... fur is very coarse and it is usually a reddish-brown color. s also have large incisor teeth that continuously grow. s must constantly gnaw and chew on wood and nuts to wear their teeth down. To protect themselves from the hot sun, s will often rest in nearby pools of water. They will also be found lying mud or in the shade. s are found in South American countries such as Brazil and Venezuela. They are well adapted for living on land and in the water. Herds of s, consisting of twenty or mo ...