Capybara – The Chill Giant Rodent
April 2, 2025

✅ Scientific Name: Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
🎯 Classification: Mammalia, Rodentia, Caviidae
🌍 Habitat: Riverbanks, wetlands, and savannas of South America
💡 Did you know? Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents.
🐾 They are highly social and often live in groups of 10–20.
🌈 Capybaras can stay underwater for up to 5 minutes to evade predators.
✨ Birds often perch on their backs to feed on insects—nature’s teamwork!