Capybara Facts and Characteristics

Capybara Facts and Characteristics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Easy

Created by

Ethan Morris

Used 5+ times

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The video provides an overview of the capybara, the largest rodent in the world, which inhabits much of South America. It discusses their physical characteristics, such as their lack of a tail and their size, which can reach up to 50 kg and 1 meter in height. Capybaras live in dense vegetation near water bodies and are herbivores. Their main predators are anacondas, and they have developed strong swimming abilities to escape threats. Capybaras are social animals, living in groups with a dominant male.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the capybara compared to other rodents?

It can fly.

It has a long tail.

It does not have a tail.

It is the smallest rodent.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do capybaras primarily live?

Rivers, swamps, and dense vegetation

Urban areas

Deserts

Mountains

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main predator of the capybara?

Anacondas

Sharks

Lions

Eagles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long can capybaras stay submerged underwater?

5 minutes

1 minute

2 minutes

3 minutes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the social structure of capybara groups?

Groups of 20 to 30 with a dominant female

Groups of 8 to 10 with a dominant male

Pairs

Solitary