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That is one BIG rat!!!
The capybara is a South American rodent. It is also the largest rodent in the world. People seem to be fascinated by this funky looking animal. Here are a few capybara facts, some resources to find out more and some capybara things that you can buy.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Capybara
-or a Capybara of your own (in photo)
The Capybara is a rodent that averages about 100 pounds as and adult and stands just under 2 feet tall.Capybara babies are born in the open, weighing about 3 pounds. They are fully furred and have their eyes open at birth. Shortly after birth they are able to follow their mother around and eat grass. However, they continue to nurse for about 4 months.
A social animal, the Capybara naturally live in herds of about 20 animals that are led by a dominant male. They are native to South America, east of the Andes mountains. They live in dense vegitation and will shelter from harm in water, hence they are very good swimmers. In English the capybara are sometimes called a water hog.
The Capybara eat vegitation, so they spend much of their day grazing.
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Here are a few of the Capybara products available in Cafepress stores.
Capybara Looking Forward Button
It looks like this capybara is looking at you. Or, when you are wearing this badge, the capybara in the photo is looking at the rest of the world. You can get this capybara to accompany you at the BuffaloWorks Cafepress store. Or you can buy this image or others on mouse pads, posters, or calendars.
2.25" Button
Price: 2.99
Capybara links
- Capybara - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Capybara From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The capybara (also capibara) (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a semi-aquatic herbivorous animal, the largest of living rodents. It is endemic to most of the tropical and temperate parts of South America east of the Andes, and has been introduced to north-central Florida and possibly other subtropical regions in the United States. It is the only living member of the family Hydrochoeridae." - Animal Diversity Web
- This link is to the University of Michichigan Museum of Zoology. This site is a grand resource for anyone researching any animal on the planet. The site includes photos, if they have them, taxonomy, common and latin names, sounds, if they have them, and descriptions about the animals in much detail.
- Welcome to the Happy Capy
- The capybara is a large rodent, just like a mouse or a guinea pig except much, much larger. In the following pages you can learn more about the capybara such as where it lives, what it eats and their social habits. Enjoy!.
- BuffaloWorks Photography Store
- Photos of capybaras, available on posters, shirts, mugs and much more merchandise. We also have photos of many other animals including meerkats, giraffes, elephants and bisons. In addition to the animal photos, you can find scenic photos, flowers, airplanes, and a lot of other images.
Capybara Videos
Great Stuff on Amazon about Capybara
Capybara, Largest Rodent, Amazon, Peru Collections Framed Photographic Poster Print by Jeff Randall, 29x22
Amazon Price: $124.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
COMMON HARE DWARF PIKA RABBITS TEETH CAPYBARA NATURE
Amazon Price: $22.06 (as of 07/26/2008)
Keychain with capybara, rodent
Amazon Price: $2.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
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