Animal Diversity Web: Dinomyidae
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The single member of this family, the pacarana, is found in the foothills and adjacent slopes of the Andes in northern South America. These large rodents have a broad head, massive body, and moderately short legs. They weigh around 10-15 kg. The tail is approximately 1/3 the length of the head and body and is densely covered with hair. The head is exceptionally large and broad, with short rounded ears and fairly large eyes. All feet have four digits, each with a heavy and sharp claw, and the posture of these animals is
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