Capybara Facts

CAPYBARAS!!!!!!

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When a predator approaches a capybara, they will jump into the water and hide underneath the surface.

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Capybaras got their name from the Tupi language from Brazil. Their literal translation means “one who eats slender leaves”.

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Capybaras are semi-aquatic and inhabit south Central America and northern South America in savannas and rainforests.

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Capybaras can live up to 10 years in the wild and 12 years in captivity.

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Capybaras live in most parts of South America.

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Capybaras main threat are humans; they are hunted for their meat & hide, which can be made into leather.

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Capybaras are the world's largest rodents!