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The capybara [a] or greater capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest living rodent, [2] native to South America. It is a member of the genus Hydrochoerus.
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The lesser capybara (Hydrochoerus isthmius) [2] is a large semi-aquatic rodent found in South America that has vast similarities, yet subtle differences, with the common Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), the largest species of rodent in the world.
Most rodents are small though the capybara can weigh up to 45 kg (99 lb). Suborder: Hystricognathi. Family: Erethizontidae (New World porcupines) Subfamily: Erethizontinae. Genus: Coendou. Mexican hairy dwarf porcupine, Coendou mexicanus LR/lc; Family: Dasyproctidae (agoutis and pacas) Genus: Dasyprocta. Central American agouti, Dasyprocta ...
These delightful creatures are called capybaras. Heralded as the world's largest rodents, the South American rainforest natives can actually weigh as much as a full grown man.
A 2009 study determined it would cost upwards of $800,000 to return the infrastructure to use and upgrade it to current standards. ... Animals such as capybaras ...
"Oh to be a Capybara strolling down a Brazilian neighborhood," someone else teased. "Me and the boys on our way to CVS at 10 pm," kidded another commenter. "Reminds me of my coworkers lining up ...
Most rodents are small though the capybara can weigh up to 45 kg (99 lb). Suborder: Hystricomorpha. Family: Echimyidae. Subfamily: Heteropsomyinae. Genus: Boromys.