Capybara

The capybara or greater capybara is a giant cavy rodent native to South America. It is the largest living rodent and a member of the genus Hydrochoerus. The only other extant member is the lesser capybara.

Height: 20 – 24 in. (Adult, At the withers)

Mass: 77 – 150 lbs (Adult)

Conservation status: Least Concern

Scientific name: Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

Family: Caviidae

Kingdom: Animalia

Order: Rodentia