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THE CAPYBARA. 



ments, and furnished with teeth so sharp and strong that 

 they will eat their way through a wooden door. 



The Capybara belongs to the same family as the agouti, 

 but in appearance seems more nearly related to the 



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1. CAPYBARA.— 2. AGOUTI. 



swine ; and, indeed, in allusion to his size, his coarse 

 bristle-like hair, his hoof-like toes, and clumsy build, he is 

 frequently known as the Water-hog. His feet are webbed; 

 and he loves to frequent the pools and streams, always 

 taking to the water when alarmed, and swimming and 



