Flickr group: pic of the day – capybara Jun 9 2008

The capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris) is the world’s largest living rodent. Adult capybaras can grow up to 130cm (4.3ft), and weigh up to 65kg (140lb). They are herbivores, living on grasses and aquatic plants.

According to the World Conservation Union, capybaras are native to Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

This photo was taken by our Earth-Touch Flickr group member Luansol, using a Canon Rebel XTi, Canon Zoom Lens EF 75-300mm.

It is our Earth-Touch Flickr group “picture of the day”.

Image © Luansol 2008

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Tags: capybara, flickr, mammal, photograph, photography, rodent, south america, vertebrate

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1: The correct is luansol (not lunasol) =]
Thanks once more!; By Luansol Valério on 09/06/2008 | Permalink

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Sorry about the mistake.
It has been corrected.

Thanks!

By Earth-Touch on 09/06/2008 | Permalink

3: A very interesting blog with top design and contents!; By Vasilis on 03/07/2008 | Permalink

4: I saw a capybara on my last trip to Brazil - these guys are real monsters - huge but cute!; By South America Guide on 08/08/2008 | Permalink

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