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Definition of capybara
: a tailless semiaquatic South and Central American rodent (Hydrochaerus hydrochaeris) often exceeding four feet (1.2 meters) in length
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Finally, one capybara was captured on June 12, the second on June 28.
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And the world's largest rodent, the capybara, is the perfect entree.
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The number of animal species has more than doubled and now includes a mix of monkeys, owls, sandpipers, egrets, crocodile-like caimans and capybaras, the world’s largest rodent.
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Once in the water, a capybara can keep its entire body submerged, exposing just its eyes and nostrils.
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Origin and Etymology of capybara
Portuguese capibara, capivara, alteration of capiiuara, from Tupi kapiʔiwara, from kapíʔi grass, brush + -wara eater
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