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PBS
When Rodents Rafted Across the Ocean
The best evidence we have suggests that, while Caviomorpha originated in South America, they came from ancestors in Africa, over 40 million years ago. So how did they get there?
SciShow Kids
The Biggest Rodent!
Rodents are known for being pretty small, but wait till you see the world's largest rodent: the capybara!
Curated Video
Bark Like a Dog! This Capybara Is More Man’s Best Friend Than…Well…Rodent
Meet Santiago, the Patagonian Mara. Watch as Zoo Educator Hannah demonstrates what positive reinforcement is, and why it's an important technique in providing excellent care for animals like Santi.
Curated Video
What Is A Mara and Why Is This One So Sociable?
Although he may look like a cross between a rabbit and a deer, he's actually a rodent.
Curated Video
A Baby Capybara Joins a Mixed Exhibit
Meet the newest member of this family and learn all about the world's largest rodent.
Curated Video
Zookeepers Struggle to Catch Newborn Capybaras for Their First Medical Exam
Turns out corralling a couple capybaras is anything but easy.
Curated Video
Meet the World's Largest Rodent, the Capybara
Learn all about these social, water-loving leaf eaters.
Curated Video
Patagonian Mara "Santiago" is Extremely Sociable
Although he may look like a cross between a rabbit and a deer, he's actually a rodent.
Curated Video
Life in a Rain Forest
A video entitled “Life in a Rain Forest” which explores the parts of a rain forest and how the animals that live there have adapted to that environment.
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Capybaras: South America's Largest Rodents
Capybaras, also known as water pigs, are the largest living rodents in the world. With their short, dark brown fur and semi-aquatic nature, they thrive near water sources like rivers and swamps. These social animals live in groups and...
Nature League
Why Are Rodents Unpopular?
This week on Nature League, Brit Garner explores the amazingness of rodents, and Adrian asks her if capybaras are the Tom Hanks of the non-human animal kingdom.
ZooMoo
Animal Alphabet: C is for Capybara
Who’s that over there? Flash has just spotted another cool creature he can add to his Animal Alphabet! Our intrepid traveller Flash explores land, sea and air spotting different species of wildlife in their natural habitats and...
Poetry Foundation
Laura-Gray Street reads "Unit of Measure”
Laura-Gray Streets reads Sandra Beasley's poem, "Unit of Measure”.
Curated Video
Kit
This time on our tour of the world’s zoos and wildlife parks, we get to meet a lot of cheeky monkeys – including a chimpanzee who can
paint! Also, we check on a baby koala separated from his mother as she was ill, and looked after...
paint! Also, we check on a baby koala separated from his mother as she was ill, and looked after...
Curated OER
Anaconda
Hungry, 13-feet long, and ready to pounce, the anaconda has its eyes on one of the largest rodents in the world, the capybara. The snake takes its time to focus on capturing its food for a very important reason. Watch this video to find...
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Animal Videos: Anaconda Hunting for Food
Video of a female anaconda catching, crushing, and swallowing a capybara, a rodent that can weigh up to one hundred pounds. This meal must sustain it for seven months, until it gives birth to its babies. (Length: 2 min. 48 sec.)
National Pest Managment Association
Pest World for Kids: Season 2: Episode 7
Learn about a variety of interesting animals like giant rodents, jumping spiders, and noisy woodpeckers! [3:40]