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Capybara

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

Description:

Capybara is the largest rodent in the world. Close relatives are guinea pigs and rock cavies, and it is more distantly related to the agouti, chinchillas, and the coypu. It is a highly social species and can be found in groups as large as 100 individuals, but usually lives in groups of 10–20 individuals. The capybara is not a threatened species and is hunted for its meat, hide and also for a grease from its thick fatty skin which is used in the pharmaceutical trade.

Habitat:

Native to South America, the capybara inhabits savannas and dense forests and lives near bodies of water.

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injica
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injica

Poconé, MT, Brazil

Spotted on May 21, 2015
Submitted on Jun 18, 2015

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