Capybaras are highly social, semi-aquatic rodents that typically live in structured family groups. Groups often consist of 10 to 30 individuals, though larger temporary concentrations of up to 100 have been observed, especially around dwindling water sources during dry seasons.
In this paper we review the social structure and dynamics of capybaras across much of their geographic range. Wherever they have been studied capybaras live in groups.
In conclusion, the social world of capybaras is a testament to the complexity and diversity of animal societies. From their matriarchal leadership to their cooperative behaviors, capybaras offer a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of social structures in mammals.
Capybara groups exhibit a characteristic social structure that is stable over time (described below). However, within this general trend several studies have clearly shown that there are certain features that are rigid, while others are flexible (Herrera et al. 2011).
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