The capybara or greater capybara is a giant cavy rodent native to South America. It is the largest living rodent and a member of the genus Hydrochoerus. The only other extant member is the lesser capybara Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X LearnFromNature Tweet World population day: What women and girls want matters!Water Wednesday | Shark finning More about LearnFromNature