Hydrochaeridae - capybara
 There is one species in this family. The capybara is found in South America and is the largest living rodent.
They stand about 1.5 feet tall and are around 4 feet long and weigh as much as 150 pounds! Capybaras have stocky bodies; reddish-brown fur; webbed toes with claws; and large heads with squared muzzles. They are semi-aquatic and are found near lakes, ponds, swamps, rivers, and marshes. In fact, capybaras can stay under water for as long as five minutes! They are excellent swimmers, Their eyes and nose are on the top of their heads so
they
can keep them above the water! Capybaras are herbivores and eat grasses and aquatic plants. They are very social and live in groups of 10-40 individuals led by a male. Females have 4-7 babies. |
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There is one species in this family. The capybara is found in South America and is the largest living rodent.
They stand about 1.5 feet tall and are around 4 feet long and weigh as much as 150 pounds! Capybaras have stocky bodies; reddish-brown fur; webbed toes with claws; and large heads with squared muzzles. They are semi-aquatic and are found near lakes, ponds, swamps, rivers, and marshes. In fact, capybaras can stay under water for as long as five minutes! They are excellent swimmers, Their eyes and nose are on the top of their heads so
they
can keep them above the water! Capybaras are herbivores and eat grasses and aquatic plants. They are very social and live in groups of 10-40 individuals led by a male. Females have 4-7 babies.