Do you know an animal called the lesser capybara? There are actually subspecies of capybaras. The Lesser Capybara is an animal that lives in northern South America and Panama, and was officially described in 1912. In the 1980s, it was recognized as a subspecies of the capybara in genetic research. There is not much information about the lesser capybara, but is it an endangered species?
habitat
The lesser capybara inhabits eastern Panama, as well as northern Venezuela and northern Colombia.
feature
The Lesser Capybara is also known as the Panama Capybara. The lesser capybara is very similar to the capybara, but it is a very small and cute capybara. The total length is around 100 cm, and the body color is reddish brown to clay. The ears and feet are brown and the outside of the feet are black. This capybara became recognized as a subspecies in the 1900s. Habitat: Northern South America and Panama. The size of the head is about 200 mm, and it is characterized by its rounded shape. This capybara has not been studied much, such as how it lives, so we don’t know much about it. They may live alone or form groups of 5 to 10 individuals. These capybaras are basically nocturnal, but in some areas they have been observed to be active even at dawn. Habitat is often along rivers, and occasionally can be seen in estuaries.
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The Red Capybara mainly eats grass. This capybara is capable of breeding throughout the year, but breeding is likely once a year. The gestation period is around 100 to 110 days, and 1 to 7 cubs can be born at a time.
Endangered species?
The Lesser Capybara is not an endangered species due to lack of data. But there is a natural enemy. Mainly crocodiles, hawks and eagles. Humans are also becoming a huge threat. This is due to the fact that deforestation by humans has narrowed the areas where capybaras can live. Many people also hunt capybaras for food. Therefore, the lesser capybara may be designated as an endangered species in the future. Capybara meat is very popular with South Americans, and hunting is increasing, which is a concern.
Breeding
It is possible to keep Lesser Capybara, but due to the limited habitat and lack of data, it is not known if it can be kept. Many capybaras live in zoos and on the South American continent, so please actually go there.
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