Lesser capybara (Hydrochoerus isthmius)

RN Laguna de Sonso, VAC, Colombia. Mar 15th, 2018

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Thibaud Aronson

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My first wild capybara! I always thought I would see them when I eventually make it to the Amazon.
But as it happens, I encountered this fellow in a wetland not far to the north of Cali, surrounded by dry forest! He was maybe ten meters from the path, completely relaxed and looking extremely cute! Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  SO cute!! Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Agreed! Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
      
      Lion
      
      Right?! I was so pleased with that encounter :) Posted 7 years ago

The Lesser capybara

The lesser capybara is a large semiaquatic rodent of the family Caviidae found in eastern Panama, northwestern Colombia and western Venezuela. It was recognized as a distinct subspecies of capybara in 1912, and was elevated to species status in 1991. It breeds year-round, with an average litter size of 3.5. Individuals may be diurnal or nocturnal and solitary or social depending on season, habitat and hunting pressure. This species is reported to be common in Panama but rare in Venezuela. It is.. more

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Similar species: Rodents

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson