1. Capybaras
Aracely

2. Table of Contents

3. Habitat
South America
Brazil, Colombia, Peru
Near grass and water
 Near their enemies
Rainforest
Amazon river
Ucayali river

4. Food and Water
Herbivores
Eat their droppings
Melons, squash, grains
Plants from water
Eat six to eight pounds
of grass
Choose their food
carefully

5. Daily Behaviors
Active at night
Sound alarm for danger
Peaceful
Hide in water
Mate before rainy season

6. Family Structure
 Male is in charge
 Love being in groups
 Make purring noises
 Join other groups
 Babies can only move 2
to 3days

7. Interesting Facts
 Thick bodies no tail
 Web legs
 60 to100 pounds
 Warm blooded
 60 centimeters tall
 Large rodent in the
world

8. Bibliography Format
Richard, Taylor .Wild Life and Plants. New York
City: MC, 2007