Capybaras have a robust body with short, stocky legs and a small head. They have a coarse, reddish-brown to dark brown coat and webbed feet, which make them excellent swimmers. Capybaras also have cheek teeth that continuously grow throughout their lives.
- Conservation Status : Least concern
- Habitat : Wetlands and Marshes
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Rodentia
- Family: Caviidae
- Genus: Hydrochoerus
Diet
Herbivorous, primarily feeding on grasses, aquatic plants, and fruits.
Colors
Reddish-brown to dark brown
Fun Facts
They are social animals and live in groups called "capybara herds" that can consist of dozens of individuals. Capybaras have a symbiotic relationship with birds known as "capybara birds. " The birds perch on the capybaras' backs and alert them to potential threats. Capybaras can stay submerged in water for several minutes, using their nostrils and ears to remain above the surface while feeding on aquatic vegetation.
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