| Among the 72 species of native fauna, the country deer, the guazubirá, the capybara and the armadillo stand out especially. |
| The jaguar frequents the borders of the rivers and lagunes, and its common prey is the capybara. |
| These include the capybara, the agouti, the coypu, the cavy and the chinchilla. |
| The monkeys swung in haste through the wide branches of the red cedars, the capybara and tapir rushed for safety to the palm and mango groves. |
| As it was important to secure a good supply of food, the capybara was forthwith cut up, and some of its flesh roasted. |
| In South America the capybara, a giant rodent weighing between 40 and 60 kg, has long been the object of intense exploitation. |
