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THE WORLD’S
LARGEST
RODENT
Weighing as much as a human adult and 220 times
the mass of a rat, this semi-aquatic singer is a rodent
like you've never seen before
Words David Crookes
CAPYBARA
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Class Mammalia
Territory South America
Diet Grasses, aquatic plants
and fruit
Lifespan 8-10 years
Adult weight 66kg (146lb)
Conservation status
LEAST CONCERN
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