Capybaras are remarkable swimmers, in fact they only live near a body of water. This is not very rare for rodents, but it is rare for a land animal of their size to be such prolific swimmers. They swim not only to clean themselves or to relax but also to eat aquatic plants, an important …
In the wild, capybaras live only around 4 years and that is mainly due to the fact that they are preyed upon by some fierce predators, otherwise a capybara would live up to 10 years. While they are cute animals, these predators don’t appreciate them for their cuteness but for their nutritional value: PUMAS: These …
Sadly, not everyone sees a gentle giant in capybaras, some people love capys because of their meat which is very popular (and expensive) in South America. We cannot give a review about the meat as we will never consume it thus we rely on the experiences of those who did. Most people consider capybara meat …
Capybaras are not dangerous animals, but they can bite and do a lot of damage with their teeth. Capybaras are herbivores and very chill rodents generally, but they have large incisors that grow continuously throughout their life. Capybara bites can be very painful because these rodents have large incisors which are sharpened by constant chewing …
The capybara is one of the largest mammals in the world. It’s also known as a “water hog” because it spends so much time in the water. But what about their odor? Are capybaras smelly? Capybaras do have a distinct odor that is similar to that of a muskrat or beaver. The odor is not …
