North American pacarana (SciiFii)

The North American pacarana (Dinomys americanum) is a species of slow-moving hystricognath rodent that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, and mountainous regions across mainland North America to help boost biodiversity. The closest living relative of the North American pacarana is the Caribbean pacarana (Dinomys branickii). The North American pacarana has a chunky body and is large for a rodent, weighing up to 15 kg (33 lb) and measuring up to 79 centimeters (31 inches) in length, not including the thick, furry tail. The North American pacarana is a nocturnal herbivore and primarily feeds on fruits, leaves, flowers, shoots, and stems of plants. When it eats, it usually grasp its food with their fore-paws while sitting on its hind legs. North American pacaranas typically are found in family groups of four or five. North American pacaranas have a gestation period of 222-283 days, and the female usually gives birth to no more than three to five young. Each young weighs about 900 grams and shows considerable activity and curiosity about its environment within just a few days of birth. The young are weaned around 3 months old and reach sexual maturity of around 9-11 months old. The lifespan of captive North American pacaranas, if properly cared for, can be over nine years. North American pacaranas "cry" in the breeding season to attract sexual partners, and males approach females in a bipedal position during courtship. The conservation status of the North American pacarana is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the North American pacarana's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.