Discovery of Giant Guinea Pig Fossil: Unveiling the Ancient Rodent World

The transcript discusses the discovery of a giant guinea pig fossil, Fabermus pedestoni, in Venezuela. This 700-kilogram rodent lived 8 million years ago and resembled a buffalo. The area was rich in diverse wildlife, including turtles and crocodiles. Faberomis is the largest rodent ever, much larger than modern capybaras. It lived near water, grazing on grass, with constantly growing teeth. Despite its size, it was not fast-moving.

How does the size of Faberomis compare to modern rodents?

What unique physical characteristics did the giant Guinea pig possess compared to modern Guinea pigs?