Scratching Capybaras

This is one of many animals I have not seen. The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), is the largest living rodent in the world. They are native to South America. Capybaras have heavy, barrel-shaped bodies and short heads with reddish-brown fur on the upper part of their body that turns yellowish-brown underneath. Adult capybaras may grow to 4.3 ft in length, and weigh up to 140 lb. The top recorded weight is 232 lbs. Capybaras have slightly webbed feet, no tail, and 20 teeth. Their back legs are slightly longer than their front legs and their muzzles are blunt with eyes, nostrils, and ears on top of their head. Females are slightly heavier than males. Females: 80 to 145 pounds. Males: 75 to 135 pounds.

Watch as these capybaras get a much appreciated scratching.

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