Lowland paca (Cuniculus paca). Widely distributed across Central and South America, with introduced populations also reported in Algeria and Cuba. Prefers a variety of habitats from tropical rainforest to dry forest and mangroves, and is often found near waterways adjacent to open cultivated areas. It has a stocky, spotted body with a very short tail, and body mass ranges from a few kilograms to into the tens of kilograms. Primarily consumes fallen fruit on the ground and plays an important role as a seed disperser in forests. Nocturnal and terrestrial, it lives alone or in pairs and rests in burrows or cavities in fallen trees. Breeding occurs year-round, typically producing a single well-developed offspring, and growth is relatively slow. Its range and population are broad and stable, and its conservation status is Least Concern.