Apr 20, 2024 · The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a large rodent native to South America. These loveable creatures are particularly numerous in the Pantanal of Brazil and the seasonally …

The capybara[a] or greater capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest living rodent, [2] native to South America. It is a member of the genus Hydrochoerus.

Capybaras are the world’s biggest rodents. Found in forests and wetlands from Panama to Argentina, I travelled to the Brazilian Pantanal thanks to Pantanal Safaris.

Wondering Where to See Capybaras in the Wild? Capybaras are commonly spotted in the Pantanal region of Brazil, the world’s largest tropical wetland.

Jul 21, 2025 · Capybaras are wild animals and not suited for life as pets, even though they’re famously gentle and chill. These fascinating mammals are the largest rodents in the world and are commonly …

In Brazil’s Pantanal, the largest tropical wetland in the world, capybaras thrive near water’s edge.

Jul 11, 2025 · Known for its stunning biodiversity, the Pantanal is home to thousands of wildlife species. Capybaras thrive here, often seen in large groups swimming or lounging near water bodies. Visitors …

Capybaras, the biggest rodents on Earth, are plentiful in the Pantanal, and Brazilians seemed amused by our fascination with them. But their gentle playfulness—the adults just as unassuming and …

They flourish here in the Pantanal region of Brazil, where our image was captured. It’s only fitting that the world’s largest tropical wetland would host the world's largest (and cutest?) rodent...

Capybaras are social animals, usually found in groups, between 10 and 30 (though looser groups of up to 100 sometimes can be formed). Magalhaes (1992) reports that in the Pantanal, the social groups …