Capybara

Key facts

• Capybara lives in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia.
• Group: Mammals.
• It weighs about 50 kg (110 lb).
• A typical adult is about 120 cm (47.2 in) long.
• It lives about 8 years.
• Diet: herbivore.
• Habitat: wetland.
• The capybara is the world's largest rodent, and friendly birds often perch on its back.