A larger capybara ( now extinct )called Neochoerus Pinckneyi once existed in North America, having invaded that continent during the Great American Interchange that followed formation of the Isthmus of Panama.Capybaras are hunted for their meat and pelts in some areas
Capybara is the world's largest rodent, which is found in South America. It is relative of the guinea pig, and is as big as a sheep!! A fully grown capybara may reach a length of 1.22 metres and weigh as much as 65 kg. Capybaras are herbivores (plant eater) that mainly eat by grazing. much like cattle on both grasses and aquatic plants, fruits and bark of trees. Adults eat up to 3 and 1/2 kilos of grass each day.
Capybara is the world's largest rodent, which is found in South America. It is relative of the guinea pig, and is as big as a sheep!! A fully grown capybara may reach a length of 1.22 metres and weigh as much as 65 kg. Capybaras are herbivores (plant eater) that mainly eat by grazing. much like cattle on both grasses and aquatic plants, fruits and bark of trees. Adults eat up to 3 and 1/2 kilos of grass each day.
3 comments:
at: April 16, 2011 at 12:54 AM said...
Capybaras omg .65 kg? kahan se dhoodhti ho, in jeevo ko! thanks :)
at: April 16, 2011 at 2:00 AM said...
Such a cute animal, I've seen some capybaras in Zoo Malacca...
at: April 16, 2011 at 2:14 AM said...
Mohineee :P don't know kahan kahan se:D
Zezebel :) thanks for visiting , thats great!!
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