Chapter 1
The ultimate giant rodent
Chapter 2
Life in the wetlands
Chapter 3
The ultimate social butterfly
Chapter 4
Global sensations and cultural icons
YOUR GOAL
Master of The secret life of capybaras
Ch 1 · The ultimate giant rodent
artiteacher The ultimate giant rodent
Just floating, just floating, Keep your nose above the stream!
artiteacher Like all rodents, capybaras have teeth that never stop growing throughout their lives.
artiteacher Capybaras possess unique physical adaptations that make them expert semi-aquatic swimmers.
Fun Fact
Webbed feet: Capybaras have webbed toes that act like natural flippers, helping them swim and navigate muddy riverbanks without sinking.
Glossary
capybara (noun)
A large semiaquatic South American rodent with partially webbed feet and no tail. This mammal can weigh up to 140 pounds and is native to the wetlands of South America.
A large semiaquatic South American rodent with partially webbed feet and no tail. This mammal can weigh up to 140 pounds and is native to the wetlands of South America.
Quiz
How much can an adult capybara weigh, making it the largest rodent in the world?