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Capybara
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A heavy, barrel-shaped body on short legs with a broad blunt head, small ears, and no visible tail. 1
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1. Capybara (Wikipedia)
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The capybara has a heavy, barrel-shaped body and a broad head, with reddish-brown fur on the upper part of its body that turns yellowish-brown underneath.
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