Compare & Contrast: Wombats and Capybaras in Ecosystems

What is the primary habitat of capybaras?

• Forests

• Deserts

• Near bodies of water

• Mountains

Which unique feature helps wombats mark their territory?

• Webbed feet

• Cube-shaped feces

• Group living

• Burrowing habits

What role do capybaras play in their ecosystem?

• Pollinators

• Prey for predators

• Soil aerators

• Seed dispersers

How do wombats contribute to their habitat?

• By grazing on grasses

• By serving as prey

• By burrowing and aerating the soil

• By living in groups

What adaptation helps capybaras evade predators?

• Strong limbs for digging

• Solitary nature

• Webbed feet and group living

• Cube-shaped feces

Using your inferencing skills, what could happen to each animal's ecosystem if they were to be removed from their habitats? Use evidence from the passage to support your answer! (3-4 sentences)