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Is it a hog? Is it a beaver? Or is it a rodent of unusual size? Nope, nope and yes. Well, sort of. It's a capybara, the biggest rodent on Earth. Closely related to guinea pigs, these semi-aquatic creatures can weigh as much as a human at up to 90 kg (200 lbs). That's a big guinea pig. And though they're large and in charge, they're harmless. They've even been dubbed "nature's chairs," as they are so mellow, they let other animals sit on them. So why are these lovable giants so relaxed? Do they have any natural predators? And would they make good pets?

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Welcome to 'The Wild Side with Clay,' where we dive into the delightful world of Capybaras! Join Clay, your adventurous guide, as he introduces you to the gentle giants of the rodent world in this captivating episode.

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The Capybara is the largest and heaviest rodent in the world, and you probably know this cute animal from the movie Encanto or the Memes of the Capybara called Gort and "ok i pull up". This animal looks like a super large guinea pig and can sometimes weigh up to 132 pounds or 60 kilos and become 47 inches or 120 cm long. In this video you will learn 10 facts about the Capybara!