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Capivara (Capybara)

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

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Field Notes

Description:

The greatest rodent in the world, it can reach 80 Kg. (180 pounds).

Habitat:

Barigui Park, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.

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Comments (3)
Sergio Monteiro
Tx textless, Liam. Liam, if you comme to Brazil some day, be sure you will be very wellcome.
textless
Good photos... he/she looks kind of grumpy. :)
Liam
Very cool spotting. I would love to see one of these someday.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2011

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