The cutest animal ever?
Definitely capybara!
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.
Capybaras are not endangered. Their population is stable, not
increasing or decreasing very much. They can live in towns or zoos.
Humans can touch them, but it is not common, as it can cause disease.
Sometimes humans eat capybaras. They are hunted for meat, and sometimes
they are raised on farms. Also, their tough skin is sometimes used to
make high quality leather, especially for gloves. Capybaras are
sometimes kept as pets. They can be kept pets in the United States, but
not in some places. They are also very liked in Japan, and are kept as
pets there too.
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