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Capybara
Reid, F. 2016. Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T10300A22190005. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T10300A22190005.en. Accessed on 22 July 2026.
Conservation Challenges Faced by this Species:
Caquetá, Colombia
Although marked by the IUCN as being of 'Least Concern', the capybara faces similar challenges to other animals reliant on freshwater sources. Wetland drainage and deforestation threaten capybara habitats, and the animals can be viewed as agricultural pests by farmers.
Certified Wildlife Friendly® Entities Protecting this Species:
Association of Alternative Agroforestry Producers of Belén de los Andaquíes (Asproabelén), Colombia
Comité de Cacaoteros de los municipios de El Paujil y El Doncello Caquetá (COMCAP), Colombia
Wildlife Friendly® Products Helping to Protect this Species:
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