Capybara

*This animal is temporarily off exhibit. The largest species of rodent in the world. Capybara are found mainly in eastern South America near bodies of water. Being herbivores, they feed primarily on grass and aquatic plants. They may look gentle, but their sharp front teeth have extraordinary biting power, allowing them to tear into even the toughest of plants.

Scientific Name
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Classification
Order: Rodentia, Family: Caviidae
Habitat
Eastern South America

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