| Capybara | |
|---|---|
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| Information | |
| Range | South America |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Rodentia |
| Family | Caviidae |
| Genus | Hydrochoerus |
| Species | Hydrochoerus Hydrochaeris |
| Conservation Status | |
 Least Concern | |
The Capybara is a species of the Hydrochoerus Genus. It livesin Eastern South America. It is pronounced "KAPP-uh-bar-uh".
Appearance
Capybaras have heavy, barrel-shaped bodies and short heads with reddish-brown fur on the upper part of their body that turns yellowish-brown underneath. The sweat glands of the capybara can be found in its haired skin surface, an unusual trait among rodents.[1][2]
Reference
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