Really a capybara, but they remind me so much of pigs. The capybara is the largest rodent in the world. According to Wikipedia: "Adult capybaras grow to 107 to 134 cm (3.51 to 4.40 ft) in length, stand 50 to 64 cm (20 to 25 in) tall at the withers, and typically weigh 35 to 66 kg (77 to 146 lb)." They have thick, web feet making them strong swimmers plus they are a favorite food of jaguars. We were surprised to watch them explore from the shore faster than a speeding bullet and into the water when a jaguar was near. They can hold their breathe for several minutes, and I imagine swim hard under water to escape. We never saw a capybara resurface once they dove into the water.
Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 400 f4 DO IS, 1/1000, f8, ISO 800.
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