Capybara Facts and Trivia

Capybaras are the largest rodents, weighing up to 100 pounds and measuring up to five feet in length. They are semi-aquatic mammals found in South America and Florida, known for their excellent swimming abilities and social nature, living in groups of 10 to 100. Capybaras feed on plants, grinding them with a unique back-and-forth motion of their teeth, and can live up to 10 years.

What is the average weight of a capybara?

• 100 pounds

• 75 pounds

• 50 pounds

• 150 pounds

Where are capybaras naturally found?

• Africa and Antarctica

• Asia and Australia

• South America and Florida

• North America and Europe

How long can capybaras hold their breath underwater?

• 10 minutes

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 5 minutes

What is the maximum number of individuals in a capybara pack?

• 50

• 75

• 100

• 150

How do capybaras grind their food?

• By using their paws

• By moving their teeth back and forth

• By moving their teeth up and down

• By moving their teeth side to side