Distribution and habitat The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is native to South America, where it can be found in a variety of habitats such as savannas, grasslands, forests, and wetlands. The species has a wide distribution, ranging from Panama in the north to northern Argentina and Uru...
While greater capybara populations are healthy, their lesser cousins are threatened due to excessive hunting and loss of habitat. Wild capybaras usually grow up to 4.4 feet (134 centimeters) long, and typically weigh up to 146 pounds (66 kilograms). The heaviest wild capybara ever recorded weigh...
TheNative American Guarani Indianscall capybaras “master of the grasses” because they like living in lush, green spaces. Rainforests are perfect for capybaras because they provide an ideal habitat of long grass and water. The capybara’s watery habitat provides safety from predators. When capyba...
The same law, however, allowed the trade of native animals and their products from captive-bred animals. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, many Brazilian farmers invested in rearing the capybara due to the increased demand for capybara meat in large cities, especially in São Paulo (...