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The capybara is the largest rodent in the world. Height 60 centimeters
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and 120 in length.
They are similar to beavers but they do not have a tail; they are a rodent more related to cavies and guinea pigs.
Слайд 3Capybara live in Central and South America. They roam the swampy, grassy
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regions bordering rivers, ponds, streams. and lakes.
Слайд 4This animal is a herbivore and mainly feeds in the area where
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it lives, grass, aquatic vegetation, eats fruits, tubers, leaves and bark.
Слайд 5Capybaras usually live in small groups of about 10 individuals. This helps
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them resist predators, as caimans, ocelots, eagle harpies
Слайд 6The capybara is not currently classified as endangered, although it is threatened
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by deforestation, habitat destruction, and illegal poaching. However, not so long ago, he had problems due to hunting.