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What is the capybara?
What is the capybara?
Where are capybaras found?
Where are capybaras found?
What do capybaras eat?
What do capybaras eat?
How many individuals can a capybara group consist of?
How many individuals can a capybara group consist of?
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What is the meaning of the name 'capybara'?
What is the meaning of the name 'capybara'?
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What are capybaras hunted for?
What are capybaras hunted for?
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What types of scent glands do capybaras have?
What types of scent glands do capybaras have?
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How do capybaras mate?
How do capybaras mate?
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Are capybaras considered a threatened species?
Are capybaras considered a threatened species?
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Study Notes
The Capybara: Largest Rodent in the World
- The capybara is a giant cavy rodent native to South America and the largest living rodent in the world.
- It is a highly social species and can be found in groups of up to 100 individuals, but usually live in groups of 10-20.
- Capybaras inhabit savannas and dense forests, and live near bodies of water.
- It is hunted for its meat and hide and for the grease from its thick fatty skin.
- The name "capybara" is derived from Tupi ka'apiûara meaning "one who eats slender leaves" or "grass-eater."
- Capybaras are semiaquatic mammals found throughout all countries of South America except Chile.
- They are herbivores, grazing mainly on grasses and aquatic plants, as well as fruit and tree bark.
- Capybaras are gregarious and have two types of scent glands.
- They mate only in water and the females have the advantage and mating choice.
- Capybaras are not considered a threatened species, but their population is reduced in some areas due to hunting and competition for livestock.
- Capybaras have adapted well to urbanization in South America and can be found in many areas in zoos and parks.
- They are farmed for meat and skins in South America and are occasionally kept as pets in the United States.
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Discover the fascinating world of the capybara, the largest rodent in the world, with this quiz! Test your knowledge on its habitat, diet, social behavior, and more. Learn interesting facts about this semiaquatic mammal and find out how it has adapted to survive in the wild and in captivity. This quiz is perfect for animal lovers and anyone interested in the unique wildlife of South America.
