Top 5 largest rodents
evergreenThe 5 largest rodents by maximum recorded body mass: Greater capybara, North American beaver, Eurasian beaver, Cape porcupine, Lesser capybara.
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- 1
Greater capybara
91.2 kg (201 lb)
- 2
North American beaver
50 kg (110 lb)
- 3
Eurasian beaver
30 kg (66 lb)
- 4
Cape porcupine
30 kg (66 lb)
- 5
Lesser capybara
28 kg (62 lb)