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Hello, smarty pants, and welcome to Trusty Trivia Thursday.
Today, we're taking a relaxed ride into the wonderfully weird and delightfully chill world of capybaras.
Before we jump into the trivia a super shout out to Adly in Cornwall, Ontario We hear you love listening with your family and singing along to the theme song every time a new episode starts You think learning new things with trusty and friends is fun, silly and interesting You even thanked us for making it cool to be brainy Well it helps when we have amazing smarty pants like you on our team Thanks Adly All right, let's soak in some mellow mammal knowledge.
Question one. What is a capybara?
Is it A, a giant hamster?
B, a type of bear? Or C, the world's largest rodent?
Did you say C? Squeaktacular!
Capybaras are the largest rodents on Earth, kind of like giant chill guinea pigs who love a good soak.
Question two. Where do capybaras naturally live?
Is it A, South America, B, Australia, or C, Central Park?
If you picked A, you are correct.
Capybaras are native to South America and thrive near lakes, swamps, and rivers.
They're basically the chillest water dwellers around.
Final question. What's one quirky thing that capybaras are famous for?
Is it A, wearing hats?
B, getting along with other animals?
Or C, barking like dogs?
Did you go with B? Great job, smarty pants.
Cubby barras are known for their super social vibes.
Birds, monkeys, and even cats love hanging out with them.
They're basically the animal kingdom's favorite roommate.
You've gnawed through the facts, smarty pants.
Join us next Thursday for more curiosity -filled critter trivia.
Or if you want to learn more, check out our super chill Copy Bars episode in the Who's Smarted archives.
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