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8 Fun Facts

Capybara

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Very social animals, capybaras live in small family groups of about 10-20.

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Capybaras are herbivores and only eat vegetation.

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Capybaras inhabit southern Central America and northern South America in both savannas and rain forests near ponds, rivers, or lakes.

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Capybaras are the world's largest rodent.

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The feet of a capybara are slightly webbed.

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In the wild, capybaras live for around 8-10 years.

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The IUCN lists capybaras as a species of least concern, citing its large population, large distribution, and frequent occurrence within protected areas.

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The scientific name for capybara comes from Hydro chaeris, which means “water hog” in Greek.