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Capybara
The world's chillest giant rodent.
MEET THE FIGHTERS
Capybara vs Elephant
Tonight's science rumble is set in the empty savanna exhibit after closing time. No snacks were harmed.
Capybara
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Capybaras are the largest rodents on Earth.
Grasses and water plants. They graze like tiny, sociable hippos.
Elephant
Loxodonta africana
Elephants can hear thunder from kilometers away through their feet.
Elephants munch 150 kg of plants a day. They are walking salad factories.
Who do YOU think wins?
BRAAAAAMP
Elephant
The walking earthquake.
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