Capybara - Wikipedia The capybara [a] or greater capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest living rodent, [2] native to South America It is a member of the genus Hydrochoerus The only other extant member is the lesser capybara (Hydrochoerus isthmius)
Capybara | Description, Behavior, Facts | Britannica Capybaras are short-haired brownish rodents with blunt snouts, short legs, small ears, and almost no tail They are shy and associate in groups along the banks of lakes and rivers They normally feed in the morning and evening and spend most of the day resting under cover along the banks
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
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 the agouti, the chinchilla, and the nutria
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 - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants No, it’s a capybara, the largest rodent in the world! Standing 2 feet (60 centimeters) tall at the shoulder and built somewhat like a barrel with legs, the “capy” has long, light brown, shaggy hair, a face that looks like a beaver’s, no tail, and slightly webbed feet
Everything You Need To Know About Capybaras - animalko. com Capybara incisors grow continuously throughout their lives, a trait shared with all rodents Without constant wear from chewing tough vegetation, their teeth would become dangerously long Their unique dental structure includes high-crowned teeth perfect for grinding fibrous plants
Capybara Animal Facts - Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris - A-Z Animals Capybara, (genus Hydrochoerus) are two species of large semi-aquatic rodents that inhabit fresh water environments in Central and South America The larger of the two species, and the subject of this article, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, can grow up to 4 3 feet long and weigh up to 154 pounds
Capybara - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting . . . 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
10 Facts About the Worlds Largest Rodent - WorldAtlas 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!