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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Rodentia |
| Family | : | Caviidae |
| Genus | : | Hydrochoerus |
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| Scientific Name | : | Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris |
| Common Name | : | Capybara |
| Other Name(s) | : | Water Hog |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 2 |
| Location | : | Central and South America |
| Habitat | : | Dense vegetation close to freshwater |
| Colour | : | Brown, Yellow, Red, Grey |
| Skin Type | : | Fur |
| Size (L) | : | 100cm - 130cm (39in - 51in) |
| Weight | : | 30kg - 70kg (66lbs - 154lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 35kph (22mph) |
| Diet | : | Herbivore |
| Prey | : | Grasses, Aquatic Plants, Bark |
| Predators | : | Jaguar, Caiman, Harpy Eagle |
| Lifestyle | : | Nocturnal/Crepuscular |
| Group Behaviour | : | Herd |
| Life Span | : | 8 - 10 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 17 - 19 months |
| Gestation Period | : | 150 days |
| Average Litter Size | : | 5 |
| Name Of Young | : | Pup |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 16 weeks |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Estimated Population Size | : | Stable |
| Biggest Threat | : | Hunting and habitat loss |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Eyes, ears and nostrils on top of the head! |
| Fun Fact | : | Excellent at both diving and swimming! |