Capybara: Master of the Grasses

Why is the capybara called 'master of the grasses'?

• Grass makes up the main part of the capybara's diet.

• It eats more grass than any other animal in the world.

• Its body blends in with the grass so enemies cannot find it.

• It can dive underwater and hold its breath for up to five minutes.

How are a capybara's front teeth different from a human's front teeth?

• They are used for grinding rocks

• They never stop growing and need to be filed down on hard plants.

• They are used for tearing meat.

• They are sharp and short.

Name three predators of the capybara.

• Jaguars, anacondas, ocelots,

• Lions, tigers, bears

• Leopards, cheetahs, hyenas

• Wolves, coyotes, foxes

How much does an adult capybara weigh?

• Over 200 pounds

• 25 - 50 pounds

• 75-150 pounds

• 150 - 200 pounds

What is the author's purpose for writing this article?

• To teach readers about different South American animals

• To persuade readers to help save endangered capybaras

• To teach readers about the largest rodent on Earth

• To teach readers about the largest mammal in South America

What is the main food in a capybara's diet?

• Fish

• Grasses

• Insects

• Fruits

What type of feet help a capybara swim?

• Hooved feet

• Clawed feet

• Flat feet

• Webbed feet

Capybaras are the largest species of which animal group?

• Carnivore

• Marsupial

• Primate

• Rodent

What is the average number of babies a mother capybara gives birth to?

• 7-8 babies

• 5-6 babies

• 3-4 babies

• 1-2 babies

How many minutes can capybaras hold their breath underwater?

• 5 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 1 minute

• 7 minutes