[PW] Re: ?The Capybara (S. American Rodent) -- is It Kosher Meat?

[John P. Dyson]

Quoting Sam Shipley <iyam at trails.net>:

> The capybara is a large edible South American rodent.  From a little
> research, I have learned that it has toes and a rumen (like a
> sheep's), so in effect "it cleaves the hoof and chews the cud."
> Well, I have a patron who, given this information, would now like to
> know if the capybara would be considered kosher food for observant
> Jews?  Can anyone answer this question?
>
> I appreciate your help.


Hi Sam,

The capybara does not have a hoof nor is it cloven. It has webbed toes 
(three, I think).

Choosing a Nathan's hot dog,

John Dyson