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Capybara
Stanley Jones

Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrocoerus)

Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrocoerus: Caviidae) Jaguar food. Another species known as the Lesser Capybara (H. isthmius) is found in Panama, north western Colombia and western Venezuela. They are the worlds largest extant rodent. Adults get to 1.2 m (4 ft long) and 60 cm (2 ft) tall weighing from 40-50 kg (88-110 lbs). Ro Cuiab, south of Porto Jofre, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. River banks and shoreline especially with creeping river grass at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
River banks and shoreline especially with tall grass at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.
Location
Ro Cuiab, south of Porto Jofre, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Date taken
August 2015
Scientific name
Hydrochoerus hydrocoerus
Equipment used
Canon
STEFFRO1
Supporter
Looks like good eating and plenty of it Stanley! Considering the Peruvians delicacy is guinea pigs, these guys should go a long way! lol!! Great shot my friend! tfs it!
 
mags1967
i love these guys stanley just like giant guinea pigs.super capture of this gorgeous group.all the best margaret.
 
tetoneon
What a wonderful group image this is, Stanley! This would have been big excitement for me.
 
Deerbird
How interesting looking they are. You did great to get so many in one picture. Well done all around Stanley. Thanks to for the information.
 

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