capybaras

The author describes the spring and summer his family adopted a large South American rodent for a pet.

An introduction to the capybara that discusses what they look like, where they live, what they eat, how they protect themselves, what they do in the rain forest, and how they take care of their young.

An introduction to the life of a baby capybara, discussing how the mother cares for it and prepares it for life as an adult.

A simple introduction to the capybaras, large rodents that live in Central and South America.

Describes the physical characteristics, environment, reproduction, and survival methods of the capybara.

Shares the story of one spring and summer in the family of author Bill Peet when they adopted a large South American rodent and kept it at their home in Indiana until it grew too big to handle.