Capybara Quiz

What is a unique physical feature of capybaras that helps them in water?

• Long tails

• Sharp claws

• Webbed feet

• Thick fur

How do capybaras benefit from living in herds?

• They can hunt together

• They can migrate together

• They can warn each other of predators

• They can find food more easily

What is the primary diet of capybaras?

• Small mammals

• Insects

• Fish

• Plants

What is the purpose of capybaras eating their own droppings?

• To mark their territory

• To digest food better

• To attract mates

• To scare off predators

How do capybaras sleep in water?

• By floating like a log

• By building nests

• By digging burrows

• By holding onto branches

Which animal benefits from eating insects off capybaras?

• Cayman

• Cattle egret

• Jaguar

• Anaconda

What role do capybaras play in their ecosystem?

• They control plant growth

• They are top predators

• They create burrows for other animals

• They pollinate flowers

What is a threat to capybaras in the wild?

• Deforestation

• Overfishing

• Air pollution

• Climate change

Which word best describes capybaras?

• Nocturnal

• Immobile

• Spiny

• Social

True or False: Capybaras are carnivores.

• False

• True