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WorksheetsCapybara: Master of the Grasses
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
