Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents, known for their calm nature and strong social behavior. They play an important ecological role but face threats from habitat loss and environmental change.

1. Capybaras: The World’s Largest
Rodents
• Largest rodents in the world
• Native to South America
• Semi-aquatic and highly social animals

2. Habitat and Lifestyle
• Live near rivers, wetlands, and savannas
• Strong connection to water
• Adapted for land and aquatic life

3. Physical Adaptations
• Webbed feet for swimming
• Eyes, ears, nostrils on top of head
• Water-resistant fur

4. Social Behavior
• Live in groups
• Use vocalizations and body language
• Group living provides safety

5. Diet
• Herbivores
• Eat grasses and aquatic plants
• Practice coprophagy for nutrients

6. Dependence on Water
• Regulates body temperature
• Protection from predators
• Important for feeding and movement

7. Reproduction
• Breed during rainy season
• Pups born well-developed
• Group helps care for young

8. Ecological Role
• Control vegetation growth
• Support predator populations
• Considered a keystone species

9. Human Interaction
• Hunted in some regions
• Protected and admired in others
• Popular on social media

10. Threats and Conservation
• Habitat loss and pollution
• Climate change impacts
• Habitat protection is key