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Capybaras are well-adapted to their environment. Which of the following characteristics best demonstrates their adaptation to a semi-aquatic lifestyle?
Capybaras are well-adapted to their environment. Which of the following characteristics best demonstrates their adaptation to a semi-aquatic lifestyle?
- Their webbed feet enable them to swim efficiently. (correct)
- Their ability to communicate using whistles and barks to stay safe.
- Their social behavior and living in groups of up to 20 individuals.
- Their herbivorous diet, consisting mainly of grasses and water plants.
Capybaras' teeth continuously grow throughout their lives. Which of the following behaviors directly helps manage this growth?
Capybaras' teeth continuously grow throughout their lives. Which of the following behaviors directly helps manage this growth?
- Spending extended periods of time in the water.
- Consuming a variety of fruits as a supplement to their diet.
- Chewing tough plants to wear their teeth down. (correct)
- Living in groups to improve overall safety.
Capybaras exhibit social behaviors that enhance their survival. How does living in groups primarily benefit capybaras?
Capybaras exhibit social behaviors that enhance their survival. How does living in groups primarily benefit capybaras?
- It improves their ability to stay safe and find food. (correct)
- It helps them to attract mates more effectively.
- It allows them to consume a wider variety of foods.
- It enables them to regulate their body temperature more efficiently.
If a group of capybaras faces a potential threat, what is their most likely immediate response based on their adaptations?
If a group of capybaras faces a potential threat, what is their most likely immediate response based on their adaptations?
Considering their diet, what role do capybaras play in their ecosystem?
Considering their diet, what role do capybaras play in their ecosystem?
Capybaras are known to be calm and gentle around humans, leading some to keep them as pets. Based on their natural behaviors and needs, which of the following would be the MOST important consideration for someone thinking of owning a capybara?
Capybaras are known to be calm and gentle around humans, leading some to keep them as pets. Based on their natural behaviors and needs, which of the following would be the MOST important consideration for someone thinking of owning a capybara?
How do capybaras communicate warnings of danger to other members of their group?
How do capybaras communicate warnings of danger to other members of their group?
Compared to other rodents, what is a distinctive physical characteristic of capybaras?
Compared to other rodents, what is a distinctive physical characteristic of capybaras?
Capybaras are native to South America. What type of environment do they typically inhabit?
Capybaras are native to South America. What type of environment do they typically inhabit?
What is the primary reason capybaras spend a significant amount of time in the water?
What is the primary reason capybaras spend a significant amount of time in the water?
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What are capybaras?
What are capybaras?
Largest rodents in the world, native to South America.
Capybara's appearance?
Capybara's appearance?
Short, brownish fur, round body, webbed feet.
Capybara's habitat?
Capybara's habitat?
Rivers, ponds, and swamps in South America.
Webbed feet adaptation?
Webbed feet adaptation?
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Why capybaras spend time in water?
Why capybaras spend time in water?
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Capybara's breath-holding ability?
Capybara's breath-holding ability?
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Capybara's social behavior?
Capybara's social behavior?
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Capybaras diet
Capybaras diet
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Why Capybaras need to chew?
Why Capybaras need to chew?
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Capybara's personality?
Capybara's personality?
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Study Notes
- Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world
- They resemble giant guinea pigs
- They can grow up to 4 feet long
- They can weigh as much as 150 pounds
- Capybaras are native to South America
- They live near rivers, ponds, and swamps
- They have short, brownish fur
- Their bodies are round and barrel-shaped
- Capybaras have webbed feet, making them excellent swimmers
- They spend a lot of time in the water to stay cool
- Water helps them escape from predators like jaguars and caimans
- If in danger, a capybara can dive underwater
- They can hold their breath for up to five minutes
- Capybaras are social animals
- They live in groups of up to 20
- They communicate using whistles, barks, and purrs
- Living in a group helps them stay safe and find food
- Capybaras are herbivores, eating only plants
- Their favorite foods are grasses, water plants, and fruit
- They have strong teeth for chewing tough plants
- Their teeth keep growing, so they chew a lot to wear them down
- Capybaras are calm and gentle around humans and other animals
- They are often considered very friendly
- In some places, capybaras are kept as pets or attractions in zoos
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