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 …
13 Surprising Capybara Facts - Fact Animal
Capybara eat their own poop. This is called being autocoprophagous. They do this as their faeces contains bacteria which helps them to digest cellulose in plant matter.
Capybara Facts, Diet, Habitat, Lifespan, as Pets, Pictures - Animal …
Shape: Capybaras have a heavy, barrel-shaped body along with a large rectangular-shaped head. Size: The adults are generally 100 cm to 130 cm long and 50 cm to 60 cm tall. Weight: …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Capybara Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
2023年8月14日 · Capybaras are the largest rodent species. An adult capybara weighs 60 to 174 pounds, depending on the sex. They measure 3.2 to 4.2 feet in length and measure 1.6 to 2 …
Capybara: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]
Capybaras are primarily herbivores, feeding on a wide range of plant materials including grasses, aquatic plants, grains, and fruits. They also consume tree bark and will nibble on soft twigs. …
Capybara: Meet the World’s Largest Rodent - Cool Green Science
2020年2月11日 · Capybaras are herbivorous eating grasses, brush and even tree bark, although they can be picky about what plants they’ll eat. But its their other dining habit that is most …
14 Capybara Facts About the World’s Largest Rodents - TRVST
2023年6月9日 · As the largest rodent on Earth, capybaras possess an array of unique traits and habits. Native to South America, these social animals have a strong affinity for water and are …