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Discover the fascinating world of rodents, from tiny mice to large capybaras. Learn about their diverse habitats, behaviors, and impact on ecosystems.
These semi-aquatic mammals, resembling giant guinea pigs, can weigh up to 66 kg and are common throughout Brazil's wetlands and forests. Known for their docile nature, capybaras often share their habitat peacefully with various other species, even riding on caimans.
These burrowing rodents exhibit exceptional longevity for their size, rarely developing cancer, and possess unique neurological adaptations that make them impervious to certain types of pain, including acid burns. Their social structure is also insect-like.
