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South American mammal (5) Crossword Clue
Answer: COYPU (5 letters)
The answer to the crossword clue "South American mammal" with 5 letters is "COYPU". The coypu, also known as nutria, is a large semi-aquatic rodent native to South America.
Why “COYPU” Fits
The clue asks for a South American mammal (5).
“COYPU” is a large, herbivorous, semi-aquatic rodent originally from South America, resembling a beaver with a rat-like tail.
The word COYPU has 5 letters, so it fits the (5) enumeration required by the clue.
A Bit of Background
The coypu (Myocastor coypus), commonly called nutria, is native to subtropical and temperate South America, living in burrows alongside rivers, lakes, and wetlands. It has been introduced to other parts of the world for fur farming, often becoming invasive.
Known for its valuable fur (sold as nutria), webbed hind feet, and orange teeth, the coypu plays a role in wetland ecosystems but can cause significant damage to vegetation and levees in non-native regions.
