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
Capybara Facts - National Geographic These impressive semi-aquatic mammals are found throughout much of northern and central South America, though a small invasive population has been seen in Florida They’re closely related to guinea
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 - San Diego Zoo Standing about two feet tall and built somewhat like a barrel with legs, the capybara is found on Central and South American riverbanks, beside ponds, and in marshes or wherever standing water is available Africa has hippos and the Americas have capybaras!
Capybara: The World’s Largest Rodent - World Deer Capybaras are giant rodents belonging to the family Caviidae, which includes guinea pigs and rock cavies They can grow up to 4 2 feet in length and weigh as much as 174 pounds, making them the largest rodents on Earth For comparison, a fully grown capybara is about the size of a large dog