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Capybaras Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on a very big rodent, the capybara!

A multiple-choice quiz by smartee123. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
smartee123

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
272,542

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1165

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (8/10), Guest 71 (2/10), Guest 172 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where would you most likely find a capybara? Hint

In a dry desert area

On a coastal beach without much vegetation

In an alpine tundra high on a mountain

In a densely forested area with bodies of waters nearby

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Question 2 of 10

2. Capybaras live in groups that are led by what? Hint

A dominant female

A dominant male

A dominant female and male

There are no leaders

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does the word "capybara" mean? Hint

Master of the tree

Master of the water

Master of the grass

Master of the dirt

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following is not a predator of the capybara? Hint

anaconda

tiger

jaguar

harpy eagle

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Question 5 of 10

5. A baby capybara is called a pup.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Why is it so hard for capybaras to get scratches? Hint

Their skin is just too rough

Their hair protects them

They are extremely careful animals

They stay in the water all day

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Question 7 of 10

7. What kind of noises do capybaras make to communicate? Hint

squeals

barks

whistles

All of these

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Question 8 of 10

8. A capybara's feet aren't webbed.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Why is it hard to see the capybara when it is in the water (but not underwater)? Hint

Only their ears show

Only their eyes, ears and nostrils show

They are the same color as muddy water.

Only their eyes and ears show

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Question 10 of 10

10. You can teach a pet capybara simple tricks.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where would you most likely find a capybara?

Answer: In a densely forested area with bodies of waters nearby

Capybaras are actually semi-aquatic. Their diet consists of grasses, aquatic plants, grains, and fruit. They are found mostly in South America.

2. Capybaras live in groups that are led by what?

Answer: A dominant male

Capybaras usually live in groups of 10-30 capybaras. The dominant male will keep his position by chasing the subordinate males (rarely will the males fight).

3. What does the word "capybara" mean?

Answer: Master of the grass

The word "capybara" is from the native people of South America. Capybaras have also earned the nickname "water hogs".

4. Which of the following is not a predator of the capybara?

Answer: tiger

Some other predators of the capybara are piranhas, wild dogs and the puma. When scared or threatened, capybaras will run into the water.

5. A baby capybara is called a pup.

Answer: True

The average number of pups in a new litter is 4-5, although a group of capybaras can have several litters at a time. This could lead to the group of capybaras having about 15 new pups.

6. Why is it so hard for capybaras to get scratches?

Answer: Their hair protects them

Capybaras have thin coarse hair that protects them but the hair doesn't overheat their bodies. The heat of the sun can dry out their skin. Capybaras like to stay in the shade or wallow in the mud.

7. What kind of noises do capybaras make to communicate?

Answer: All of these

They can also make grunting, purring and clicking noises. Capybaras usually bark to warn others of danger.

8. A capybara's feet aren't webbed.

Answer: False

The capybara's webbed feet help with swimming and walking on soggy ground. Capybaras often check how soft the ground in front of them is before walking on it.

9. Why is it hard to see the capybara when it is in the water (but not underwater)?

Answer: Only their eyes, ears and nostrils show

Capybaras can stay completely underwater for up to 5 minutes.

10. You can teach a pet capybara simple tricks.

Answer: True

You can actually teach a capybara how to sit and beg (and some other things). If you adopt a capybara at a young age then you can even teach it how to walk on a leash.

Source: Author smartee123

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