Whats that bump on his nose?
Male capybaras have a scent gland on their nose that they use to mark their territory. What kinds of sounds do they make? They make lots of different sounds like whistles, grunts, clicks and purrs Infant and young capybaras especially make a purring sound to maintain contact with the group. Capybaras bark to alert the group when predators are seen. The capybaras will all stand alert when they hear this bark. If the danger is close and the caller continues to bark they will rush into the water and cluster together for safety with the young in the center of the group. What kind of groups do they live in? Small family groups of ten to twenty with one dominant male. They have a home range of about 25-50 acres. These groups are territorial and do not easily accept outsiders. The dominant male usually maintains his position by chasing the subordinate males, rarely by fighting. In the dry season many of these groups may gather together around water. What do they eat? In the wild they eat gras
