The greater capybara is the species that we’re most familiar with. They’re the largest rodent in the world, with adults growing up to about 1.3 metres in length and weighing over 60 kilogrammes. The ...

A capybara is a large rodent native to Central and South America. Although people claim they are good pets, capybaras havesignificant and unique needs that may be difficult to meet, and they're ...

In this slideshow, you’ll discover the capybara’s remarkable behaviors, their predator-avoidance tactics, and how they foster interspecies harmony in the wild. From crocodile surfing to group ...

Even though capybaras are cute and adorable, they eat their own poop on the regular, but I promise they have a really good ...

The long stretches of grass provide cover from predators but can also make it difficult for capybaras to spot potential threats. Capybaras in Wetlands: Wetlands are habitats with saturated soils ...

A capybara was attacked by an anteater in a Fresno Chaffee Zoo enclosure and had to be euthanized, zoo officials confirmed.

It's not that capybaras have no natural predators—they do—but capybaras still seem to be incredibly unflappable, and what's more, a lot of animals seem to like them too—not just otters.

The show’s third episode, which explored the stunning beauty of jungles, included a dramatic predator scene featuring a jaguar chomping down on a caiman. And this capybara bore witness.