noun
- a large rodent native to Central and South America, having spotted brown fur and valued as food
Examples
- The paca is one of the largest rodents in the Americas.
- Local hunters often seek paca for its meat.
- The paca’s spotted coat helps it blend into the forest floor.
- Pacas are excellent swimmers and often escape predators by diving into water.
- The nocturnal paca feeds primarily on fruits and seeds.
- Conservation efforts aim to protect paca habitat from deforestation.