Any clue what this rodent might be?
Found in Paraguay, central chaco area close to a lagoon.
Quite big, estimate the body to around 17-18cm.
Thanx for any help!
Help with rodent ID – Paraguay
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It’s a democrat. They are quite a nuisance on both coasts of the unites States !
Democrats might be a nuisance, but they help control nasty parasites such as pubic lice, Republicans and bedbugs.
Sorry guys but I prefer a serious answer instead of nonsense. But it was a bit funny though 🙂
Have you checked the information here ?
http://www.faunaparaguay.com/aims.html
Jon
Antee, did you see its tail? How long was it? Furry or naked?
If I remember correctly the tail was in proportion of the body, as long as the body and it was naked…