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 2 · Life in the wetlands
artiteacher Life in the wetlands
Floating in the water with our noses up—(so high!) / We can sleep right here while the river flows—(that's right!)
artiteacher Capybaras are highly selective herbivores that eat specific plants depending on the season.
artiteacher Water is not just a place to swim; it is the capybara's ultimate defense mechanism.
Fun Fact
Five-minute divers: Capybaras can hold their breath underwater for up to five minutes to hide from land predators like jaguars.
Glossary
semi-aquatic (adjective)
Living or growing partly on land and partly in water. South America's giant rodents utilize this lifestyle to navigate the flooded grasslands of the Brazilian Pantanal.
Living or growing partly on land and partly in water. South America's giant rodents utilize this lifestyle to navigate the flooded grasslands of the Brazilian Pantanal.
Quiz
During which season do capybaras expand their diet to include reeds, grains, and melons?