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  2. Capybara - Wikipedia

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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 . The only other extant member is the lesser capybara ( Hydrochoerus isthmius ).

  3. Hydrochoerus - Wikipedia

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    Presently, capybaras live in northern South America and adjacent southern Central America (lesser capybara) and in the tropical to subtropical regions of South America (capybara). The fossil species inhabited Buenos Aires Province in Argentina ( H. ballesterensis ) and the Caribbean island of Grenada ( H. gaylordi ).

  4. Hydrochoerinae - Wikipedia

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    The taxonomy of Hydrochoerinae is confused because, until 2005, living capybaras and their extinct relatives were placed in their own family, Hydrochoeridae. [1] Recent molecular phylogenetic studies recognize a close relationship between Hydrochoerus and Kerodon , [ 2 ] supporting placement of both genera in a subfamily of Caviidae . [ 3 ]

  5. This Astoundingly Adorable Capybara Named Pumpkin Is Melting ...

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    The capybara is the largest rodent in the world, which can weigh more than 100 lbs (45 kg), and I would also add – the cutest. When I saw this animal for the first time somewhere on the internet ...

  6. Caviidae - Wikipedia

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    Caviidae, the cavy family, is composed of rodents native to South America and includes the domestic guinea pig, wild cavies, and the largest living rodent, the capybara.They are found across South America in open areas from moist savanna to thorn forests or scrub desert.

  7. Female capybara goes to Florida as part of a breeding program ...

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    A female capybara has arrived at a Florida zoo as part of a breeding program to bolster the population of the large South American rodents. Iyari, a 10-month-old capybara, went to the Palm Beach ...

  8. Why do capybaras get along so well with literally every other ...

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    In fact, capybaras are so good at making friends that entire Tumblrs exist solely to document their strong social game. Here they are, chillin' with an anteater. Image: Tumblr.

  9. Lesser capybara - Wikipedia

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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.