Capybaras

Emely Montano

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Habitat Food and Water

Daily Behaviors

Family Structure

Interesti ng Facts

BIBLIOGRAPHY

HabitatsSouth America: Panama, ArgentinaRainforest, grass areas, lakes, swampy areas24-49 acresMoist parts

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Food and Water Herbivores: plants, squash, hay6 – 8 pounds Don’t eat same place Eat droppings Special bacteria Hard digest Choose food carefully

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Family Structure Male leader Male and female alike100 capybaras herd50-60 in lake Friendly1-6 capybaras born Join groups in dry seasons2 pounds when born Mate in November Mate in water Mate for life

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Daily Behaviors Active at night, search for food in cool day Foxes, jaguars, vultures, alligators (common) , and

anacondas Cough or bark Dive to water, their young in the middle

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Interesting Facts No tail Live 8-10 years3 toes Long body 3-4 feet 60 centimeters long60-100 pounds Gallop fast Drink milk 3-5 months

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Bibliography Rosenthal, Mark. Capybaras. Chicago : A Divion Rec Eleevier Inc. Railree, 2003.

Richers , Taylor. World Book Incobida. Chicago: Field Entrepries, 2008

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