The capybara (and the duckling) by iaacf
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Description
Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, known as carpincho in Spanish and capivara in Portugueseis the largest rodent still in existence in the world,related to guinea pigs, agouti, coyphillas and chinchillas. Its common name, derived from Kapi�¿va in the Guarani Indian language, means "Master of the Grasses" while its scientific name, hydrochaeris, is Greek for "water hog." Capybaras have heavy, barrel-shaped bodies and short heads with reddish-brown fur on the upper part of their body that turns yellowish-brown underneath. Adult Capybaras may grow as long as 130 centimetres (4.3 ft) and 50 centimetres (1.6 ft) tall, weighing up to 65 kilograms (140 lb). Capybaras have slightly webbed feet and no tail; their back legs are slightly longer than their front legs and their muzzles are blunt with eyes, nostrils, and ears on the top of their head. Capybaras have a total of 20 teeth. Females are slightly heavier than males.
Though now extinct, there once existed even larger capybaras that were eight times the size of modern capybaras (these rodents would have been larger than a grizzly bear).
This photograph has been taken in Burgers Zoo Arnhem.
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Comments (22)
MrsLubner
I'm amazed. I didn't know the capybara was this large. I thought it was smaller like out javelina which is about 50-55 pounds grown. Its a peccary so I just assumed it was about the same size. A great shot and the high (goose-stepping) duck is funny. If it twists just right it can boot that big rodent in the beeeeeeeee-hind. LOL
amlondono
Great shot ! Ana
Garlor
Wow, now that would be fun in my daughters Guinea pig hutch,but would I clean it out ? Good background and a well lit pic.
helanker
What an interesting shot. It is like a rodent in the front and body but the feet look like a pig. What an amazing animal. Great shot too.
hotracer2
Excellent, sharp image, like the composition:):):)
4blueyes
Aren't these critters cute? :)
durleybeachbum
What a super creature!
KatesFriend
Thanks for sharing this. And I love the details you've provided.
babuci
Amazing qaulity shot, this animal is big! Love the info as well.
viper
Hey look, Anaconda food! great shot we have some of these at my zoo but they are always in a location that isn't conducive to getting a good shot.
JaneEden
Wow this is an amazing creature and quite a size, is the duck about to give him a kick up his behind LOL Great capture, Bravo!!
mbz2662
Great capture. I was just discussing these the other day, which was a short discussion, because I didn't know much about this animal... Thanks for the information and the Great photo. I have never seen a picture of one and I certainly didn't realize exactly how large they are! Wow~
RobyHermida
Great shot !
AnteriorLobe
Great shot of an neat animal. I'm not sure if the duck in the background approves, but I do!
lilbiscuit
Wonderful capture!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Superb capture!
trishabadblood
wonderful capture...excellent work
Issemissen
Super capture! Capybaras are such strange creatures. World's largest rodent's right? Really like this capture, the little duckling looks so funny!
virginiese Online Now!
Great capture ! It's a very cute rodent :-) Thanks for the explanation too :-) Have a great day Virginie
vlaaitje
Hi Oskar, this image came out well, I did not saw this animal, to busy with the birds I guess
dorothylee
Ooh he's funny looking. Great capture!
WindchimePhotography
Wow! Never seen anything like it! Thanks for sharing.