Capybaras


The biggest rodent on Earth


You thought the beaver was a rodent of unusual size? The capybara is twice that big— the biggest rodent on Earth. These impressive semi-aquatic mammals are found throughout much of northern and central South America, though a small invasive population has been seen in Florida. They’re closely related to guinea pigs and rock cavies, and more distantly related to chinchillas and agouti.

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