Capybara Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the capybara?

• Rodentia rodentia
• Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
• Mammalia mammalia
• Capybara capybara

What is the capybara's native habitat?

• Rainforest
• Desert
• Arctic tundra
• Grassland

What is the size of a typical adult capybara?

• 6-7 feet long, 200-300 pounds
• 2-3 feet long, 20-40 pounds
• 10-20 inches long, 2-5 pounds
• 4-5 feet long, 80-100 pounds

What is the capybara's primary diet?

• Vegetation
• Meat
• Fruit
• Insects

What is the gestation period for a female capybara?

• 3 months
• 150 days
• 2 months
• 1 month

How many babies does a female capybara typically have in a litter?

• 5-6
• 7-8
• 3-4
• 1-2

What is the lifespan of a wild capybara?

• 3-4 years
• 8-10 years
• 1-2 years
• 7-8 years

What is the lifespan of a captive capybara?

• 10-12 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 1-2 years

What type of social structure do capybaras have?

• Solitary
• Pairs
• Groups
• Colonies

What is the average size of a capybara group?

• 6-7 individuals
• 4-5 individuals
• 2-3 individuals
• 10-40 individuals

What is the capybara's primary predator?

• Eagle
• Crocodile
• Lion
• Jaguar

What is the capybara's defense mechanism?

• Camouflage
• Hiding
• Speed
• Biting

What is the capybara's scientific classification?

• Reptile, lizard, Iguanidae, Iguana
• Mammal, rodent, Caviidae, Hydrochoerus
• Bird, flightless, Struthionidae, Struthio
• Fish, cartilaginous, Carcharhinidae, Carcharhinus

What is the capybara's body shape?

• Long and thin
• Short and squat
• Tall and skinny
• Round and chubby

What is the capybara's fur color?

• Brown
• Black
• Grey
• White