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The Gentle Giants of the Rodent World: Capybaras

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Grade: 5

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Have you ever heard of a Capybara? It's not just any rodent, it's the largest rodent in the world! It can grow up to 2 feet tall and weigh up to 140 pounds. These gentle giants are found in South America, where they love to hang out by bodies of water with their large groups of 10 to 20. Capybaras are herbivores, munching on grass, fruits, and even tree barks. Did you know they are excellent swimmers? They can stay underwater for up to five minutes to hide from predators! Let's appreciate these amazing creatures and do our part in preserving their natural habitats.

Question 1

What is a Capybara?

A type of bird

The largest rodent in the world

Explanation. A Capybara is the largest rodent in the world.

A kind of monkey

A type of fish

A type of reptile

Question 2

What is the diet of a Capybara?

Meat

Insects

Grass, fruits, and even tree barks

Explanation. Capybaras are herbivores, they eat grass, fruits, and even tree barks.

Fish

Other rodents

Question 3

Where can you find Capybaras?

North America

Europe

Africa

Asia

South America

Explanation. Capybaras are found in South America.

Question 4

What skill does a Capybara have to avoid predators?

They can fly

They can change color

They can run very fast

They can stay underwater for up to five minutes

Explanation. Capybaras are excellent swimmers and can stay underwater for up to five minutes to hide from predators.

They can climb trees

Question 5

How large can a group of Capybaras be?

They live alone

They live in pairs

They live in groups of 10 to 20

Explanation. Capybaras love to hang out by bodies of water with their large groups of 10 to 20.

They live in groups of 50 to 60

They live in groups of 100 to 200

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