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Capybara

Capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris)
Pantanal. Largest contiguous wetland system in the world. Mato Grosso do Sul Province. BRAZIL. South America.
RANGE: All of South America.
They are the largest rodents in the world - averaging 50kgs or 110Lbs. Largely aquatic mammals that feed on vegetation in and around swamps. They live in family groups of 10 - 30 animals. Due to their large litter sizes - up to 7 babies, they are are well suited to farming. They do not compete with cattle as they graze short grass near water.

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Capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris) <br /> Pantanal. Largest contiguous wetland system in the world. Mato Grosso do Sul Province. BRAZIL. South America. <br /> RANGE: All of South America.<br /> They are the largest rodents in the world - averaging 50kgs or 110Lbs. Largely aquatic mammals that feed on vegetation in and around swamps. They live in family groups of 10 - 30 animals. Due to their large litter sizes - up to 7 babies, they are are well suited to farming. They do not compete with cattle as they graze short grass near water.
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