The capybara[a] or greater capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest living rodent, [2] native to South America. It is a member of the genus Hydrochoerus. The only other extant member is the lesser capybara (Hydrochoerus isthmius).

These impressive semi-aquatic mammals are found throughout much of northern and central South America, though a small invasive population has been seen in Florida. They’re closely …

Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), belonging to the Hydrochoerus genus is the the largest semi-aquatic rodent in the world. The only other member of this genus is the Lesser Capybara. Both the terms in its scientific name are derived from the Greek words ‘hydor’ meaning water and ‘choiros’ meaning a hog or pig.

2023年9月19日 · Capybaras are the largest rodents on earth. They can weigh more than 100 lbs (45 kg) and grow to be 4 feet (1.2 m) long and 2 feet (0.6 m) tall — much larger than their guinea pig relatives! They have a heavy, barrel-shaped body which sits on relatively squat legs, shorter in the front than the back.

Capybaras are large, South American mammals that resemble giant guinea pigs. This resemblance isn’t accidental, as they are closely related to guinea pigs and cavies. These water-loving mammals are actually the largest rodents alive today. Read on to learn about the capybara. Capybara family group. Profile of a large capybara.

Chuột lang nước (tên khoa học Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) là loài gặm nhấm lớn nhất thế giới thuộc Họ Chuột lang. Cũng được gọi là capybara và chigüire, đây là một thành viên của chi Hydrochoerus, trong đó nó là một trong hai loài còn tồn tại, loài kia là chuột lang nước nhỏ (Hydrochoerus isthmius).

2021年12月12日 · By now you probably know that capybaras are giant rodents native to South America, in fact, they are the largest living rodent in the world. They are known as chigüire or chigüiro in Colombia and Venezuela, capivara in Brazil, and less commonly carpincho. In Japan, they are called カピバラ and are arguably the country’s favorite animal.

Is it a beaver without a tail? A hairy pig without a snout? No, it’s a capybara, the largest rodent in the world! Standing 2 feet (60 centimeters) tall at the shoulder and built somewhat like a barrel with legs, the “capy” has long, light brown, shaggy hair, a face that looks like a beaver’s, no tail, and slightly webbed feet.

Capybara is found in lowland areas with close proximity to water. Preferred habitats include rainforest lakes and rivers, marshes, brackish wetlands, swamps as well as seasonally flooded grasslands and savannas. Capybaras are social animals, forming family units of 10 - 30 animals, although group size often depends on the environment.

Capybara is the common name for a large, semi-aquatic rodent, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, of Central America and tropical South America, characterized by short legs with partially webbed feet, small ears, a blunt nose, and almost no tail.