Fun Facts about Capybaras or 'Masbro', The Largest Rodent in The World!

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Capybara or 'Masbro' is the largest rodent in the world. Capybaras are herbivore animals and are included in the type of mammal with the scientific name Hydrochoerus hydrochaetis. This animal is still similar to rats and guinea pigs but has a larger size. The average capybara weighs about 35kg-65kg depending on the age of the capybara itself. Here are some fun facts about Capybaras or ‘Masbro’.


  1.  Known as 'Masbro' in Indonesia

Capybaras have been hotly discussed by Indonesian netizens lately because they are considered cute and adorable. This animal got the nickname 'Masbro' from Indonesian netizens because of its 'chill' and 'unbothered' face, giving off a cool impression that matches the words 'masbro'.


  1. Capybaras can live on land and in water

Capybaras are semi-aquatic animals that can live both on land and in water. Capybaras usually spend their time in the water to keep their skin moist and cool down. Capybaras can even sleep in shallow water and hold their breath for more than 5 minutes while hiding from predators. This animal is often called a water hog because of its shape which looks like a water pig when diving in the water.


  1. Extroverted, Easy-Going, and Friendly Animal

        Capybaras are very friendly with other animals. This is because their daily lives are in groups and cannot be separated from the herd so if they meet other animals, they will consider those animals as their friends. The real definition of masbro!

  1. Capybaras can run fast

Capybaras do have stocky and fat bodies but these animals can run fast! Capybaras can run at an average speed of 21mph equivalent to the speed of a dog’s speed. This skill is very useful for capybaras when they are avoiding predators.


  1. Chewing Their Own Poop

A unique but rather dirty habit that capybaras often do is chewing their own poop. This is done to improve their digestion system. The bacteria produced by their poop can help process grass and other foods they eat so that they can improve their digestive system. What a fact!


Those are some unique facts about the capybara or 'Masbro' which is currently viral in Indonesia. So, are you interested in watching or caring for Masbro, anipals? If you are interested in them, you can watch capybaras at Ragunan Zoo, South Jakarta!

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