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The capybara is the world’s largest rodent in the order Rodentia, according to Toshi. They originated in South America and live in grasslands and wetlands along rivers. They are good swimmers ...

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How big is a capybara? Capybaras are the largest living rodent in the world, they can grow up to four feet long and two feet up to their shoulders and weigh between 30 to 65 kilograms.

Winters in Japan can be bitterly cold for the world's largest rodents. In the highlands of Nasu, capybaras can get a respite from the winter weather with a dip in a steaming bath at Nasu Animal ...