Capybara

Capybara

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

Habitat

They live near rivers, lakes, and wetlands throughout South America. Access to water is essential for both feeding and safety.

Quick Bio

Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world, with barrel-shaped bodies, short legs, and partially webbed feet. They are semi-aquatic and closely tied to water.

Diet

They live near rivers, lakes, and wetlands throughout South America. Access to water is essential for both feeding and safety.

Behavior

Highly social, they live in groups that can range from a few individuals to several dozen. They are strong swimmers and often enter water to escape danger.

Fun Fact

Capybaras are known to tolerate other animals sitting, standing, or lounging on them with remarkable patience.

Vibe

Unbothered, universally trusted, and always available as furniture.

Quick Bio

Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world, with barrel-shaped bodies, short legs, and partially webbed feet. They are semi-aquatic and closely tied to water.

Habitat

They live near rivers, lakes, and wetlands throughout South America. Access to water is essential for both feeding and safety.

Diet

They live near rivers, lakes, and wetlands throughout South America. Access to water is essential for both feeding and safety.

Behavior

Highly social, they live in groups that can range from a few individuals to several dozen. They are strong swimmers and often enter water to escape danger.

Fun Fact

Capybaras are known to tolerate other animals sitting, standing, or lounging on them with remarkable patience.

Vibe

Unbothered, universally trusted, and always available as furniture.

Quick Bio

Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world, with barrel-shaped bodies, short legs, and partially webbed feet. They are semi-aquatic and closely tied to water.

Habitat

They live near rivers, lakes, and wetlands throughout South America. Access to water is essential for both feeding and safety.

Diet

Capybaras eat grasses and aquatic plants, grazing for long periods each day. Their teeth grow continuously to handle constant wear.

Behavior

Highly social, they live in groups that can range from a few individuals to several dozen. They are strong swimmers and often enter water to escape danger.

Fun Fact

Capybaras are known to tolerate other animals sitting, standing, or lounging on them with remarkable patience.

Vibe

Unbothered, universally trusted, and always available as furniture.

Quiz time

Where are capybara native to?

Australia
Asia
South America
Africa

Where are capybara native to?

Australia
Asia
South America
Africa

Where are capybara native to?

Australia
Asia
South America
Africa

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