On Fri, 5 Apr 1996, John Shelton - ext. 4051 wrote:

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> I know this is off topic; but I'm at work and can't find an answer.
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> Can anyone tell me the size/weight of an adult Capybara?
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> John Shelton

John, here's something out of our online Grolier's Encl. --Dan

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Article: capybara
Text: {kap-i-buhr'-uh}

The capybara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, the world's largest
rodent,
lives in South America and Panama. It is the only species in its
genus, which belongs to the family Hydrochoeridae, order
Rodentia.
The capybara--also called carpincho and water hog--has a massive
body, a large head with a blunt snout, short legs, and a very
small
tail. It may weigh as much as 50 kg (110 lb) and have a shoulder
height of 50 cm (20 in) and a body length of 130 cm (51 in). Its
hair is coarse, reddish brown above and yellowish below. The
feet of
the capybara are webbed and armed with strong claws. Capybaras
eat
only plants. They are fast runners and swim well, even under
water.
EVERETT SENTMAN