Capybara Behavior and Habitat

In a parched landscape, capybaras hear water and move towards a life-saving lagoon. The exhausted herd finds relief, but they are not alone. Many capybara herds have gathered, abandoning their territories due to the dry season. Normally territorial, they tolerate each other, forming an unspoken truce. They rely on the lagoon for cooling and protection, using mud to shield themselves from the sun. The animals will remain near the lagoon until the wet season arrives.

What action does the male capybara take upon hearing water?

• He runs away from the sound.

• He ignores the sound.

• He checks if the area is safe.

• He calls the herd to move away.

Why have several capybara herds gathered at the lagoon?

• To celebrate a festival.

• To find food.

• To seek refuge from the dry season.

• To escape predators.

How do capybara herds usually behave towards each other?

• They are fiercely territorial.

• They are friendly and welcoming.

• They ignore each other completely.

• They form alliances.

What causes the capybaras to tolerate each other's presence at the lagoon?

• The desperate dry season.

• The presence of predators.

• The abundance of food.

• The arrival of the wet season.

What do capybaras use to protect themselves from the sun?

• Shade from trees.

• A coating of mud.

• Water from the lagoon.

• Thick fur.

Until when do the capybaras plan to stay near the lagoon?

• Until the wet season begins.

• Until the food runs out.

• Until the lagoon dries up.

• Until the predators leave.

What is the primary reason capybaras gather at the lagoon during the dry season?

• To find a mate.

• To escape from predators.

• To socialize with other herds.

• To stay cool and hydrated.