This is the world’s largest rodent.
At 60 – 145 pounds, capybaras are about the size of a large dog. Native to South America, they live near sources of water – often along a river bank. Their is derived from the Greek for water hog.
They are social in nature and live in groups of 10 -100. Capybaras have webbed feet and can close their ears and nostrils when submerged. They can stay underwater for up to 5 minutes.
Capybaras are herbivores and consume grasses and water plants. As a member of the rodent family, their teeth never stop growing and are worn down by the fibrous plant material they eat.
When happy, capybaras will often puff up their fur.
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