Capybara vs Guinea pig
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Capybara
0.62 m
Human
1.75 m
Guinea pig
0.12 m
| Capybara | Guinea pig | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 35–66 kg | 0.7–1.2 kg |
| Length | 1–1.34 m | 20–25 cm |
| Height | 50–62 cm | 8–12 cm |
| Top Speed | 35 km/h | 15 km/h |
| Lifespan | 6–12 yrs | 4–8 yrs |
| Gestation | 150 days | 63 days |
| Offspring | 2–8 | 1–6 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Sedentary | – |
| Habitat | Wetland, Grassland, Rainforest, River | Grassland, Garden, Urban, Farmland |
| Regions | South America | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Family | Caviidae | Caviidae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |