The historical flag of French Guinea indicates the year when the town of Cayenne was founded. The French colony was destroyed by the Portuguese, endured repeated attacks by hostile natives, and passed between Dutch, French, and English control several times before being permanently returned to France in 1814.
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Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris - Also known as the carpincho, the capybara is the world’s largest rodent. A typical adult can reach 1 meter in length and weigh 45 kilos. The capybara has four toes on the front feet and three on the hind feet with a slight webbing between each toe. The webbed toes provide support when moving along the marshy banks of the South American rivers and lakes, but does not hinder movement on solid ground; they are fast runners. Except for Chile, the capybara is distributed throughout South America.
