Capybara Facts - National Geographic
The capybara is twice that big —the biggest rodent on Earth. These impressive semi-aquatic mammals are found throughout much of northern and central South America, though a small invasive...
Capybara - National Geographic
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Capybara Facts for Kids - Animal Fact Guide
Common Name(s): Capybara. Scientific Name: Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris. Animal Type: mammal. Size: 50 cm (1.5 ft.) tall at the shoulder and 130 cm (4 ft.) long. Weight: 35-70 kg (75-150 lb.) Lifespan: 8-10 years. Conservation Status: Least Concern
13 Surprising Capybara Facts - Fact Animal
Capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) are the worlds largest rodent. They are well known for looking like giant guinea pigs. They are from South America, where they live both in dense forests and savannas, typically near bodies of water. They are well known inhabitants of the Amazon, where they can be spotted on river edges.
Axolotls and capybaras are TikTok famous—and ... - National Geographic
2023年4月14日 · Native to South America, these rodents have become breakout stars on social media—inspiring many to seek them out as exotic pets. Axolotls and capybaras are TikTok famous—and that could be a...
Capybara - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a giant cavy rodent native to South America. It is the largest living rodent and a member of the genus Hydrochoerus. Its close relatives include guinea pigs and Rock cavies, and it is more distantly related to …
Capybara | Description, Behavior, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月19日 · Capybara, either of two species of large semiaquatic South American rodents. Capybaras live in forests and wetlands from Panama to Argentina. The larger species, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, is the world’s largest living rodent, growing up to 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) long and weighing up to 79 kg (174 pounds).
Capybara facts for kids - Kids encyclopedia
2024年11月3日 · Capybaras are semiaquatic mammals found throughout all countries of South America except Chile. They live in densely forested areas near bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, swamps, ponds, and marshes, as well as flooded savannah and along rivers in the tropical rainforest. Capybara have flourished in cattle ranches.
Capybara - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Capybaras are large, South American mammals that resemble giant guinea pigs. This resemblance isn’t accidental, as they are closely related to guinea pigs and cavies. These water-loving mammals are actually the largest rodents alive today. Read on to learn about the capybara. Capybara family group. Profile of a large capybara.
The Cabybara – 10 Facts About the World's Largest Rodent
2019年7月26日 · The capybara, the world's largest rodent. The capybaras are the largest rodents amongst all rodents in the world. They are very sociable and as such loved by many animals - it is not abnormal to see the capybaras resting alongside the crocodile!