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Capybaras, also called capybaras, are semi-aquatic herbivorous mammals, the only representatives of their family of capybara. They live exclusively in South America. and are truly unique and even mysterious animals. IN translated from the language of local Indians tupi-guarani “capybara” means “lord of the herbs.”
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These are the largest of modern rodents. They are quite possible attributed to animal giants. The length of an adult can reach thirty five centimeters, the height at the withers – eighty centimeters, and weight – up to one hundred kilograms. Similar records mainly belong to female capybaras as they, like usually slightly larger than males.
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Some use these amazing rodents as pets. Feed, space and care they need not smaller than the average dog. In addition, capybaras are required water, therefore, without an artificial reservoir when keeping such a captive animal cannot be dispensed with. However, if you live in a warm region, have your own house with a spacious plot, not constrained in means and love animals, capybara can become a best friend not only for you, but also for any other pets that are in your house.
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These are public animals that prefer to live in groups of ten to twenty individuals. If the terrain is arid, groups become larger. During a period of drought, water can accumulate near water bodies. several hundred capybaras. Rodents swim and mate beautifully it is in the water.
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On average, a female capybara brings from two to eight cubs annually, which for rodents is a very modest indicator. Behind kids who, incidentally, are born with erupted teeth, with hair and open eyes, all females in the group look after, however, Growing up a bit, cubs prefer to follow until sexual maturity for the mother.
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Everyone loves capybara, even crocodiles
Anyone who knows the capybara well will tell you that these creatures possess some kind of mystical magnetism, attracting creatures to themselves any other species. There seems to be no beast in the world who instantly would not be imbued with mutual sympathy for capybara.
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In zoos where harmless animals can spend time together, capybara is friends with monkeys, turtles, hares, deer, pigs – by anyone. In the wild, capybaras find a common language with any predators, they are not even touched by alligators. Being home pets, they willingly take on a kind of duty “upholstered furniture” for puppies, cats, parrots, rats, ferrets, rabbits and even iguanas with frogs.
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