they are large and are known to weigh roughly around 80 kilograms (175 pounds) - though their presence can be startling, while walking around the lagoa, they are practically harmless and generally maintain where they are, in a tranquil and timid manner.

if there are many people around, capivaras typically hide behind shrubs or inside the water - a local might suggest letting them be, and simply admired from afar - for a quick glance of what the animal can look like click here.