Scientific Name: Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris Common Name; variegated squirrels Size: Can weigh up to 150 pounds and stand 2 feet tall, making them the biggest rodents. Teeth: Grow continuously, requiring constant chewing on plants/bark Habitat: Found near lakes, rivers, swamps, and marshes across South America. Diet: Herbivores, eating grasses, aquatic plants, fruits, and bark. MALE: $300.00 /each FEMALE: $500.00 /each