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Capybara
About Capybara
Capybara is not a crossbreed, but a rodent native to South America. This semi-aquatic animal has a stocky, furry body and can befriend many animals, including crocodiles. It can stay underwater for up to five minutes to hide from predators. The capybara also shares several similarities with the hippopotamus, with its eyes, ears, and nostrils located near the top of its head.
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Common Name
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Greater Capybara
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
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Species
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Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
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Genus
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Hydrochoerus
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SubFamily
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Barbinae
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Family
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Caviidae
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SuperFamily
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Cavioidea
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SubOrder
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Hystricomorpha
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Order
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Rodentia
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Class
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Mammalia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Capybara |
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Color
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Grey
Brown
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Eye Color
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Brown
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Pattern
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Solid
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Characteristics
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Hairy
Short Fur
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Min Height
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20 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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24 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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60 lbs |
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Max Weight
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174 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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hard |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Capybara including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Sociable
Trainable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Swimming
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Shedding Amount
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Low |
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Easy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Capybara. |
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Lifespan
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15 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Viviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Swamps
Marshes
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Country
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South and Central America
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