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Capybaras are semiaquatic mammals [15] found throughout all countries of South America except Chile. [19] They live in densely forested areas near bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, swamps, ponds, and marshes, [14] as well as flooded savannah and along rivers in the tropical rainforest. They are superb swimmers and can hold their breath ...
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 ).
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.
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 ...
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Lesser capybaras are herbivores that mainly graze on grasses and other aquatic plants. However, during dry seasons when their main source of food is depleted, the lesser capybaras will tend to feed on reeds, grains, melons, and squash. On average, an adult will eat 6 to 8 pounds (2.7 to 3.6 kg) of this food per day. [5]
Please change the last caption to "Video of a captive capybara yawning and stretching". 2601:647:CB02:5034:A9D9:C859:43B3:99D4 23:44, 11 April 2019 (UTC) Not done: There are two capybaras in the video, and "resting" seems to sum up their activities, or lack thereof, quite nicely imo. Nici Vampire Heart 18:31, 14 April 2019 (UTC)