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Classification
Mammal
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Diet
Omnivore
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Lifespan
8–10 years
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Weight
35–65 kg
Population Trend
➡️Stable
Description
The Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a mammal indigenous to Brazil. It inhabits dense forests and savannas near bodies of water throughout south america.
Habitat
🌿 dense forests and savannas near bodies of water throughout south america
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Rodentia
Family
Caviidae
Genus
Hydrochoerus
Fun Facts
1
The capybara is the world's largest rodent, weighing up to 65 kg (143 lbs) and reaching 1.3 meters in length
2
They are semi-aquatic and excellent swimmers, able to hold their breath underwater for up to 5 minutes
3
Their population is stable and abundant — they are the most common large rodent in South America
4
In Brazil, capybaras have become internet celebrities for their relaxed demeanor and their habit of sitting in urban parks alongside humans
5
They are social animals that live in groups of 10–20 and are known to be friendly with many other species, often seen with birds on their backs