As the largest rodent in the world, the capybara can grow to 1.25m and weigh 65kg. The capybara is semi-aquatic in nature and its appearance resembles a large guinea pig. Its has webbed feet, suitable for swimming.

The capybaras feed on aquatic plants. They live in families of about 6 members in all. It is a main prey to many animals in the Amazon. When one capybara senses danger, it makes a warning noise to its fellow capybaras. Together, they will escape into the water and quickly swim away.

birds          Black Skimmer           Great Egret           Harpy Eagle

Macaw           Yellow-tufted Woodpecker

fish          piranha

insects          Leaf Cutter Ant

mammals          Brazilian Tapir           Collared Peccary           Giant Anteater           Giant Otter

Howler Monkey           Owl Monkey           Jaguar           Pink Dolphin

reptiles          Anaconda Snake           Tree Boa           Black Caiman

rodents          Brown Agouti           Capybara