A capybara is a huge caverrodent native to South America. The biggest rodent currently alive is the capybara.Rock cavies and guinea pigs are among their close relatives. The capybara is One of the Hydrochoerus genus’s members.The capybara lives close to bodies of water and in savannas and deep woodlands.It is hunted for its flesh, hide, and grease from its thick, fatty skin, yet it is not a threatened species. Capybaras are adorable and highly intelligent animals.