The Patagonian Cavy is a larger form, about twice the size of our hare. It burrows in the ground, and has a grey coat, with yellowish markings on the sides. It has been acclimatised successfully in France and England. The flesh is like that of the rabbit.
Photo by York & Son] [Notting Hill.
PACAS, OR SPOTTED CAVIES.
This photograph, which represents young animals, shows in great perfection the linear arrangement of the stripes.
The Capybara is the largest of all rodents. This species is, in fact, a gigantic water-guinea-pig. It is found in all the great rivers of South America, from the Orinoco to the La Plata. It swims as well as a water-rat, though it is as large as a small pig. It feeds on reeds, water-plants, and grass. A capital photograph of this animal appears on [page 146].
Photo by Scholastic Photo. Co.] [Parson's Green.
PATAGONIAN CAVY.
This large species of cavy has been acclimatised successfully both in England and in France.