Chapter 1
The giant rodent blueprint
Chapter 2
The master of water
Chapter 3
The world's chillest diplomat
Chapter 4
Global stardom and cultural quirks
YOUR GOAL
Master of Secrets of the world's chillest rodent
Ch 1 · The giant rodent blueprint
futura The Capybara Blueprint
Eyes up high, nose to the sky! (Oh yeah!) / Floating in the river as the world goes by! (Float on!)
futura Weighing 77 to 150 pounds, these two-foot-tall rodents use their compact, heavy build to stay stable and warm
Fun Fact
Capybara giant teeth: Their front incisors grow continuously, meaning they must constantly chew tough plants to grind them down.
Glossary
gigantism (noun)
A condition characterized by excessive growth or unusually large body size. Biologist Santiago Herrera Alvarez analyzed capybara DNA to map the genetic mutations behind their massive size.
A condition characterized by excessive growth or unusually large body size. Biologist Santiago Herrera Alvarez analyzed capybara DNA to map the genetic mutations behind their massive size.