Capybara

About

How capybara lives

Capybaras are large social rodents that graze near water and retreat into rivers when threatened. Capybaras have partly webbed feet and can stay submerged for several minutes. Wetlands combine land and water resources, making them rich feeding zones for adaptable species.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting capybara also depends on keeping wetland, rivers habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Capybaras have partly webbed feet and can stay submerged for several minutes.
• Most mammals regulate body temperature internally, which helps them stay active across different climates.
• Wetlands combine land and water resources, making them rich feeding zones for adaptable species.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.