The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest rodent in the world. source
The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest rodent in the world.
Called chigüire, The capybara is a member of the genus Hydrochoerus, of which the only other extant member is the lesser capybara (Hydrochoerus isthmius). source
Called chigüire, The capybara is a member of the genus Hydrochoerus, of which the only other extant member is the lesser capybara (Hydrochoerus isthmius).
The capybara is more distantly related to the agouti, the chinchilla, and the coypu. source
The capybara is more distantly related to the agouti, the chinchilla, and the coypu.
Native to South America, the capybara inhabits savannas and dense forests and lives near bodies of water. source
Native to South America, the capybara inhabits savannas and dense forests and lives near bodies of water.
The capybara is a highly social species. source
The capybara is a highly social species.
The capybara can be found in groups as large as 100 individuals, but usually lives in groups of 10–20 individuals. source
The capybara can be found in groups as large as 100 individuals, but usually lives in groups of 10–20 individuals.
The capybara is not a threatened species. source
The capybara is not a threatened species.
The capybara is hunted for its meat and hide and also for a grease from its thick fatty skin which is used in the pharmaceutical trade. source
The capybara is hunted for its meat and hide and also for a grease from its thick fatty skin which is used in the pharmaceutical trade.
The capybara and the lesser capybara belong to the subfamily Hydrochoerinae along with the rock cavies. source
The capybara and the lesser capybara belong to the subfamily Hydrochoerinae along with the rock cavies.
Adult capybaras grow to 106 to 134 cm (3.48 to 4.40 ft) in length, stand 50 to 62 cm (20 to 24 in) tall at the withers. source
Adult capybaras grow to 106 to 134 cm (3.48 to 4.40 ft) in length, stand 50 to 62 cm (20 to 24 in) tall at the withers.
Typically weigh of capybara 35 to 66 kg (77 to 146 lb), with an average in the Venezuelan llanos of 48.9 kg (108 lb). source
Typically weigh of capybara 35 to 66 kg (77 to 146 lb), with an average in the Venezuelan llanos of 48.9 kg (108 lb).
The top recorded capybara weights are 91 kg (201 lb) for a wild female from Brazil and 73.5 kg (162 lb) for a wild male from Uruguay. source
The top recorded capybara weights are 91 kg (201 lb) for a wild female from Brazil and 73.5 kg (162 lb) for a wild male from Uruguay.
Capybaras have slightly webbed feet and vestigial tails. source
Capybaras have slightly webbed feet and vestigial tails.
Capybaras are semiaquatic mammals found throughout almost all countries of South America except Chile. source
Capybaras are semiaquatic mammals found throughout almost all countries of South America except Chile.
Capybaras roam in home ranges averaging 10 hectares (25 acres) in high-density populations. source
Capybaras roam in home ranges averaging 10 hectares (25 acres) in high-density populations.
The capybaras sweat glands can be found in the surface of the hairy portions of its skin, an unusual trait among rodents. source
The capybaras sweat glands can be found in the surface of the hairy portions of its skin, an unusual trait among rodents.
