What is Capybara facts?
Capybaras are the largest living rodents and inhabit waterside areas of South America.
Anatomy, behavior and diet
They graze on grasses and aquatic plants; high-set eyes and ears aid vigilance in water. They live in groups and may flee into water. Being a rodent does not mean behaving like a mouse.
Habitat and conservation
Big cats, caimans and anacondas are among their predators. Reliable water and vegetation matter. Feeding by people may change behavior; wild individuals need space.
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