The water pig?!?
Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world, being 4 feet long, and weighing up to 175 pounds. They are excellent swimmers, and can even run up to 3 miles per hour under water.
Capybara
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Status
Least Concern
Activity Period
Diurnal
Classification
Mammal
Habitat
Capybaras live in environments with dense vegetation: swamps, grasslands, flooded savannas, and marshes.
Range
Found throughout northern and central South America. They're prevalent in Panama, Brazil, and Colombia.
Life Expectancy
In the wild, capybaras live to about ten years old. Under human care, they can live up to 15 years.
Diet
Capybaras are herbivores, feeding on various grasses, water plants, grains, fruits, and veggies.
Social Structure
These social animals typically live in family groups of 2-30 individuals.
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