{"id":130429,"date":"2022-06-21T10:01:46","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T10:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/"},"modified":"2022-06-21T10:01:46","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T10:01:46","slug":"how-fast-can-capybaras-swim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/","title":{"rendered":"How fast can capybaras swim?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#How_fast_can_capybaras_swim\" title=\"How fast can capybaras swim?\">How fast can capybaras swim?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#Can_capybaras_jump\" title=\"Can capybaras jump?\">Can capybaras jump?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#How_long_can_capybaras_hold_their_breath\" title=\"How long can capybaras hold their breath?\">How long can capybaras hold their breath?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#How_big_is_the_biggest_capybara\" title=\"How big is the biggest capybara?\">How big is the biggest capybara?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#Are_capybaras_good_swimmers\" title=\"Are capybaras good swimmers?\">Are capybaras good swimmers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#How_fast_is_a_capybara_in_mph\" title=\"How fast is a capybara in mph?\">How fast is a capybara in mph?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#Can_capybaras_breathe_underwater\" title=\"Can capybaras breathe underwater?\">Can capybaras breathe underwater?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#What_is_a_capybaras_predator\" title=\"What is a capybaras predator?\">What is a capybaras predator?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#Can_capybaras_climb\" title=\"Can capybaras climb?\">Can capybaras climb?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#How_fast_can_a_capybara_run\" title=\"How fast can a capybara run?\">How fast can a capybara run?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#Can_capybaras_swim_in_pools\" title=\"Can capybaras swim in pools?\">Can capybaras swim in pools?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#How_long_does_a_capybara_live\" title=\"How long does a capybara live?\">How long does a capybara live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#Can_capybaras_hold_their_breath\" title=\"Can capybaras hold their breath?\">Can capybaras hold their breath?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#How_many_minutes_can_a_capybara_stay_underwater\" title=\"How many minutes can a capybara stay underwater?\">How many minutes can a capybara stay underwater?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#Why_do_capybaras_eat_their_own_poop\" title=\"Why do capybaras eat their own poop?\">Why do capybaras eat their own poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#What_is_the_largest_capybara_ever_recorded\" title=\"What is the largest capybara ever recorded?\">What is the largest capybara ever recorded?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#How_big_is_a_full_grown_capybara\" title=\"How big is a full grown capybara?\">How big is a full grown capybara?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#Are_capybaras_giant_guinea_pigs\" title=\"Are capybaras giant guinea pigs?\">Are capybaras giant guinea pigs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#What_is_bigger_than_a_capybara\" title=\"What is bigger than a capybara?\">What is bigger than a capybara?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#Can_capybaras_swim_well\" title=\"Can capybaras swim well?\">Can capybaras swim well?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#Can_capybara_swimming_in_pool\" title=\"Can capybara swimming in pool?\">Can capybara swimming in pool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#How_fast_can_a_capybara_swim\" title=\"How fast can a capybara swim?\">How fast can a capybara swim?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#How_are_the_capybaras_adapted_for_swimming\" title=\"How are the capybaras adapted for swimming?\">How are the capybaras adapted for swimming?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#How_fast_can_capybara_run\" title=\"How fast can capybara run?\">How fast can capybara run?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-fast-can-capybaras-swim\/#Do_capybaras_have_balls\" title=\"Do capybaras have balls?\">Do capybaras have balls?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_can_capybaras_swim\"><\/span>How fast can capybaras swim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Capybara Facts Overview.Habitat:Near lakes, rivers, swamps  tropical riversPredators:Jaguars, caimans, green anacondas, pumasTop Speed:<b>35 kph<\/b>No. of Species:17 more rows<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_capybaras_jump\"><\/span>Can capybaras jump?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In one stylish swoop, the animal jumps and reaches the top of pools fencing, which is about twice its size. With its paws merely grazing against the fence, the capybara goes on to dive into the pool, splashing water around it. The capybaras jump has gone viral, with dozens of people stunned by his athleticism.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_capybaras_hold_their_breath\"><\/span>How long can capybaras hold their breath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>five minutes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_the_biggest_capybara\"><\/span>How big is the biggest capybara?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4.3 feet<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_capybaras_good_swimmers\"><\/span>Are capybaras good swimmers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Capybaras are fantastic swimmers<\/b> Webbed feet help them to maneuver in water, and their facial features are located towards the top of their large heads to help them see and breathe while they swim.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_is_a_capybara_in_mph\"><\/span>How fast is a capybara in mph?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Capybara can travel at speeds of up to <b>22 miles per hour.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_capybaras_breathe_underwater\"><\/span>Can capybaras breathe underwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They can stay underwater and hold their breath for up to five minutes, which is useful when trying to escape from predators! They have their nostrils high up on their noses, so they can stay in the water and still breathe easily, which means that on very hot days they can keep cool by staying in the water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_capybaras_predator\"><\/span>What is a capybaras predator?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Capybaras are naturally threatened by <b>jaguars, caimans and anacondas, and their young can be taken by ocelots and harpy eagles. Their main threat, however, is humans  they are hunted extensively for their meat and their hide, which can be made into leather.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_capybaras_climb\"><\/span>Can capybaras climb?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The capybara is the worlds largest rodent, weighing up to 70 kg by adulthood. They can swim, but <b>cannot climb trees<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_can_a_capybara_run\"><\/span>How fast can a capybara run?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While they in no way resemble cheetahs, capybaras are fast runners. In fact, they can reach speeds of <b>21 mph (34 km per hour) on land. Thats about as fast as your average dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_capybaras_swim_in_pools\"><\/span>Can capybaras swim in pools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Capybaras are outstanding swimmers and need a pool\/pond that is at least 4 feet deep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_capybara_live\"><\/span>How long does a capybara live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Females sexually mature around the age of 7 to 12 months and males mature around 15 and 24 months. They typically live <b>six to 12 years, according to the Animal Diversity Web.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_capybaras_hold_their_breath\"><\/span>Can capybaras hold their breath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When threatened, capybaras will jump into the water and hide beneath the surface. <b>They can hold their breath for almost five minutes! They are also very vocal animals and communicate with each other through barks, chirps, whistles and purrs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_minutes_can_a_capybara_stay_underwater\"><\/span>How many minutes can a capybara stay underwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While they in no way resemble cheetahs, capybaras are fast runners. In fact, they can reach speeds of <b>21 mph (34 km per hour) on land. Thats about as fast as your average dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_capybaras_eat_their_own_poop\"><\/span>Why do capybaras eat their own poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>five minutes<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_capybara_ever_recorded\"><\/span>What is the largest capybara ever recorded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The capybara, the worlds largest rodent, which is native to South America, could emerge at any moment and disrupt play. Capybaras can reach over 4 feet in length and 150 pounds. The largest one ever recorded  from Brazil, no less  weighed in at <b>201 pounds<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_full_grown_capybara\"><\/span>How big is a full grown capybara?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 39 to 51 inches<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_capybaras_giant_guinea_pigs\"><\/span>Are capybaras giant guinea pigs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The capybara is basically a giant guinea pig that can grow to up to 140 pounds on a diet of grass  and its own poop. These social, almost cow-like creatures are native to South America, where they spend their lives moving back and forth between grasslands and water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_bigger_than_a_capybara\"><\/span>What is bigger than a capybara?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The largest rodent in North America is <b>the beaver, which boasts a body length that ranges from 29 to 35 inches, making it the second-largest rodent in the world behind the capybara. The beaver is a semi-aquatic creature with claws, nictitating eyes and a tail that averages a foot in length.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_capybaras_swim_well\"><\/span>Can capybaras swim well?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like beavers, <b>capybaras are strong swimmers. Their pig-shaped bodies are adapted for life in bodies of water found in forests, seasonally flooded savannas, and wetlands. Their toes are partially webbed for paddling around, and their reddish to dark brown fur is long and brittleperfect for drying out quickly on land.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_capybara_swimming_in_pool\"><\/span>Can capybara swimming in pool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Capybaras are outstanding swimmers and need a pool\/pond that is at least 4 feet deep. They love to swim underwater and are very playful, rolling and turning. Capybaras can stay under water for up to 5 minutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_can_a_capybara_swim\"><\/span>How fast can a capybara swim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Capybara Facts Overview.Habitat:Near lakes, rivers, swamps  tropical riversTop Speed:<b>35 kph<\/b>No. of Species:1Conservation Status:Low concern7 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_the_capybaras_adapted_for_swimming\"><\/span>How are the capybaras adapted for swimming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Capybaras are physically well-adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle. <b>Their webbed feet help them maneuver in water and traverse soft, muddy ground. Their facial features are located towards the top of their large heads, allowing them see and breathe while swimming.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_can_capybara_run\"><\/span>How fast can capybara run?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While they in no way resemble cheetahs, capybaras are fast runners. In fact, they can reach speeds of <b>21 mph (34 km per hour) on land. Thats about as fast as your average dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_capybaras_have_balls\"><\/span>Do capybaras have balls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Capybaras are unusual in that, despite being the largest rodent, <b>the size of their testicles is one of the smallest among rodents as a percentage of their body weight.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How fast can capybaras swim?Can capybaras jump?How long can capybaras hold their breath?How big is the biggest capybara?Are capybaras good swimmers?How fast is a capybara in mph?Can capybaras breathe underwater?What is a capybaras predator?Can capybaras climb?How fast can a capybara run?Can capybaras swim in pools?How long does a capybara live?Can capybaras hold&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-130429","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130429"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=130429"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130429\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=130429"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=130429"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=130429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}