Where do capybaras live naturally?
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Capybaras live in South America, especially near rivers, lakes, marshes, and wetlands. They are found in countries such as Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, and Paraguay.
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Capybaras are native to South America and are strongly tied to water-rich habitats. Their range includes a wide part of the continent, from Panama and northern South America through Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. They live in groups near rivers, wetlands, ponds, and flooded grasslands. The species Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris is the largest living rodent. Because they are semi-aquatic, water helps them escape predators and regulate body temperature.
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