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capybara
noun
cap·y·bara
ˌka-pi-ˈber-ə 
-ˈba-rə,
-ˈbär-ə
: a tailless semiaquatic South and Central American rodent (Hydrochaerus hydrochaeris) often exceeding four feet (1.2 meters) in length
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Oct. 2024
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The animals at Jungle Island — including lemurs, sloths and capybaras — would be transferred to new caretakers.
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Swindall spent a few minutes with Moo Deng before deciding to go check out the capybaras.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Oct. 2024
Where to spot jaguars, giant tortoises, and capybaras.
—Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024
The animals at Jungle Island — including lemurs, sloths and capybaras — would be transferred to new caretakers.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Swindall spent a few minutes with Moo Deng before deciding to go check out the capybaras.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Capybara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capybara. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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capybara
noun
cap·y·bara
ˌkap-i-ˈbar-ə
-ˈbär-
-ˈbär-
: a tailless South American rodent often exceeding four feet (1.2 meters) in length that is often found in or near water
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