PACA. 
Buffon thinks that the Paca might be na- 
turalized in France. He remarks that, " as 
the animal is easily tamed, and it's flesh excel- 
lent, it would prove a useful acquisition. It 
seems not to be afraid of cold ; and, besides, 
;as it can dig holes in the earth, it could easily 
defend itself against the rigour of winter. A 
single individual of this species would furnish 
as much good meat as seven or eight Rabbits."' 
M. De la Borde informs us, that the Paca 
| generally lives on the banks of rivers; and that 
it forms it's hole in such a, manner as to have 
three different ways of entering or going ouu 
When pursued, it takes to the water, and dives 
■frequently; but, on being attacked by Dogs, 
' makes a vigorous defence.- Tire flesh is much 
jesteemed at Cayenne ; and,, in whatever way 
idressed, is excellent. He adds, that the animal 
lives alone in it's hole, and leaves it not till 
Inight, when it goes in search of food. It comes 
'not abroad during the day, unless when con- 
strained by the necessities of nature ; for no 
dung is ever found in it's kennel. When it 
[returns, it always shuts up the entrance with, 
.leaves and' twigsv The Female - usually pro- 
duces* 
