Capybara vs South American Tapir
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
South American Tapir
1.1 m
| Capybara | South American Tapir | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 35–66 kg | 150–300 kg |
| Length | 1–1.34 m | 1.8–2.5 m |
| Height | 50–62 cm | 0.9–1.1 m |
| Top Speed | 35 km/h | 48 km/h |
| Lifespan | 6–12 yrs | 25–35 yrs |
| Gestation | 150 days | 390 days |
| Offspring | 2–8 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Wetland, Grassland, Rainforest, River | Rainforest, Wetland, River, Forest |
| Regions | South America | South America |
| Family | Caviidae | Tapiridae |
| Order | Rodentia | Perissodactyla |