The secret life of capybaras
Chapter 1
The ultimate giant rodent
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Chapter 2
Life in the wetlands
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Chapter 3
The ultimate social butterfly
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Chapter 4
Global sensations and cultural icons
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The secret life of capybaras
Ch 2 · Life in the wetlands
teacher Floating in the water with our noses up—(so high!) / We can sleep right here while the river flows—(that's right!)
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?