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I believe so, they are both rodents. Did you now the capybara is the largest rodent ever to live on the earth? They have webbed feet and can swim while rats can be gross and annoying and very creepy!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoHamsters, Gerbils, guinea pigs, Rats, Mice, etc. Pretty much rodents, thus this was put under rodents.
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∙ 14y agoGiant Guinea pigs. In South America they are raised for food , but capybara can be very friendly hand-raised .
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∙ 14y agoCapybaras are rodents, more specifically they are members of the Cavy, or Caviidae family. This is the family that domestic guinea pigs belong too, so the Capybara is related to those.
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∙ 13y agoYes, capybara are related to guinea pigs. There are about 150 different species of guinea pigs and capybara look much like guinea pigs but bigger.
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∙ 13y agoApparently yes, although only distantly related.
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What guinea pigs are related to?
The guinea pig is a member of the rodent family. It's closest relative is the capybara, the largest of all rodents. Guinea pigs are also related to porcupines and chinchillas as well as hamsters, mice, gerbils ect
What is the capybara related to?
The Capybaras closest relative is the guinea pig.
What is the difference between nutria and capybaras?
Nutria are related to rats, also known as water rats. Capybaras are related to hamsters and guinea pigs. Capybaras are much larger than nutria, and can weigh up to 140 lbs. They are much friendlier than nutria and don't destroy vegetation like nutria do.
How are hamsters related to squirrels?
They are related to tortises and dinosaurs
Are grasshopper mice and Chinese hamsters related?
The grass hopper is s most comman to be related but the answer is no a grasshopper isnt.but a hamsters and mice are related
What are 10 pets can be kept as pets?
Ten pets you can keep are, birds, dogs, cats, fish, turtles, hamsters, mice, rats, guinea pigs, and capybaras.
Are guineas related to hamsters?
yes
What types of capybaras are there?
there are no other types of capybaras
How do capybaras get around?
capybaras get around by swimming and walking
Are capybaras carnivores or herbivores?
Capybaras are herbivores, plant eaters.
Are Capybaras Endangered?
Capybaras are not on the endangered species list. no they r not
How Hamsters?
Hamsters hear with their ears, just like people do.
