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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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe otter is related to seals and the nutria is a rhodent. Nutrias has big front theeth and the otter theeth are canine theeth. Otter is carnivore and nutria is more vegetarian but will eat anything they can get. Otter are very smart like dogs and it is one of the few animals that use tools. Nutrias are water rats.
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∙ 12y agoCapybaras are a type of cavy. If you are refering to the subfamily though, then they are both rodents and of the Caviidae family. They are different sizes and a cavy can be a guinea pig.
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What is the difference between the male and female capybaras?
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What food has nutria in it?
A nutria is actually an animal. A nutria is actually an animal.
Does the nutria hibernate?
Nutria do not hibernate
What types of capybaras are there?
there are no other types of capybaras
What is the definition of nutria?
nutria i think are large rats/rodents i think
How do you say river otter in Spanish?
nutria or nutria de mar
How do capybaras get around?
capybaras get around by swimming and walking
In which states can you find the animal known as a nutria?
Nutria can be found in the State of Oregon.
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
What job or function does the nutria have in its ecosystem?
The Nutria is a consumer because it eats and does not produce anything.
Is capybaras endangered?
no. the capybaras have very high populations and are not endangered at all.
