The capybara[a] or greater capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest living rodent, [2] native to South America. It is a member of the genus Hydrochoerus.

6 days ago · Capybara, either of two species of large semiaquatic South American rodents. Capybaras live in forests and wetlands from Panama to Argentina. The larger species, Hydrochoerus …

You thought the beaver was a rodent of unusual size? The capybara is twice that big —the biggest rodent on Earth. These impressive semi-aquatic mammals are found throughout much of northern...

Capybaras are mammals belonging to the order Rodentia, which includes more than 2,000 species of rodent. In the genus Hydrochoerus, there’s two species – the greater capybara and the lesser …

The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a giant cavy rodent native to South America. It is the largest living rodent and a member of the genus Hydrochoerus. Its close relatives include guinea …

Meet the world’s largest rodent and learn six fascinating facts about capybaras and their habitats.

Because capybaras are rodents, they share some common features with mice, squirrels, and porcupines. The most well-known of those features are probably those ever-growing front teeth.