Capybaras

Aracely

Table of ContentsHABITAT

Food and Water

Daily Behaviors

Family StructureInteresting Facts

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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HabitatSouth AmericaBrazil, Colombia, PeruNear grass and water Near their enemiesRainforestAmazon riverUcayali river

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Food and WaterHerbivoresEat their droppingsMelons, squash, grainsPlants from waterEat six to eight pounds

of grassChoose their food

carefully

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Daily BehaviorsActive at nightSound alarm for dangerPeacefulHide in waterMate before rainy season

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Family Structure Male is in charge Love being in groups Make purring noises Join other groups Babies can only move 2 to

3days

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Interesting Facts Thick bodies no tail Web legs 60 to100 pounds Warm blooded 60 centimeters tall Large rodent in the world

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Bibliography FormatRichard, Taylor .Wild Life and Plants. New York City: MC, 2007

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