Going into this book, I knew very little about capybaras. I knew they were the largest rodent in the world, but that's about it.

This book taught me SO MUCH! I learned that they are so large they're 5,000 times bigger than the smallest rodent! I learned about their diet, their weight (about two 8 year old children), their habitats, their relatives (chinchillas were my favorite), and much, much more.

Dr. Julia Mata also teaches us about their life cycle, mating, pregnancy, the way they share responsibilities, predators, and animals they have mutually beneficial relationships with.

Young or old, if you have any interest in these fascinating creatures, you've got some exciting things to learn from this awesome little book.

Absolutely adorable — I listened to it twice. I love this educational and funny field guide to capybaras.
Production for this audiobook is amazing.

I didn’t know these Young Zoologist books existed before I saw this ARC on NetGalley and now I need to collect them all for my son’s library.

Wonderful audio book! My 7 year old and I listed together. We learned so much from the book. It kept her engaged and asking more questions. It was easy to follow and was nicely paced.

4.0 ⭐

"Capybara" (Young Zoologist) is a MG nonfiction audiobook.
Mata’s writing is clear and provides a wealth of interesting facts that will delight naturalists of all ages. The audiobook's short length makes it perfect for quick listening sessions.
This audiobook is an excellent resource for young animal lovers and budding zoologists alike.

Initially I requested this book for my daughter but after our fail of the first one we listened to I decided to just listen to this by myself. I did listen to it on 2x speed and it was still easy to listen and understand. The one thing that stuck out to me was I had no clue they could weigh 110lbs. And really everything else we were taught. I enjoyed this educational read. The narrator was easy to listen to. I would recommend this read to probably middle grade listeners.

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio.

Capybara (Young Zoologist) is a fascinating exploration of the world's largest rodent. Dr. Julia Mata's informative writing style brings these amazing creatures to life, providing a wealth of knowledge for young zoologists. While the book can get a bit dry in places, the captivating illustrations and engaging facts make it a worthwhile read for any animal lover.

This is sooo fun! It includes what you need to pack to go find Capybaras and while "packing" it tells you why you need them including other predators like snakes and hates because of the confitions they live in. I love the way this is set up for children. Small quick facts for kids to remember. It is going to be a favorite in my family for sure and we will be checking out all of the young zoologist.

"Capybara (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to the Biggest Rodent in the World" by Neon Squid and Dr. Julia Mata is children's nonfiction.

I listened to the audiobook version of this narrated by Catherine Ho. Her narration is excellent. Unfortunately, some of the background music in this near the beginning is so busy and circus-like that it is quite distracting. (-1 ⭐️)

The Young Zoologist books all follow a similar format that works well. It starts with the fact file. Capybaras are mammals, and they are rodents. They are like huge
mice with no tails. Adult capybaras are each about 110 lbs. They have long fur that is reddish to brown.

Next, they tell you what you need to pack to study them. Then it tells you what capybaras are related to, such as guinea pigs, chinchillas, and nutria.

They they cover habitat and diet and mating info. Capybaras live in South America east of the Andes Mountains, so in every country except Chile in South America. They live in large groups of 5-20 in savannahs and in small packs of 2-4 in forests. They are also semi-aquatic and spend a lot of time swimming. They eat grasses and swamp vegetation.

Then there is some info about their predators and their friends. Jaguars are their worst predators. Birds are their friends, and some birds hang out on the backs of capybaras.

It is a very good book about capybaras. It is probably better to read this as a book than listen to it as an audiobook of that is an option. Plus. they're a really cute animal. I saw one at Disney's Discovery Island back in the early 90s. I was fascinated!!

Thank you to Netgalley, MacMillan Audio, MacMillan Young Listeners, Neon Squid, and Dr. Julia Mata for providing this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Amazing! Very informative! Great quality audiobook that was easy to understand. Capybaras are one of my favorite animals, I learned so much about them through this!

This is adorable! I know pictures of capybara are beautiful but this was a very fun and informative little audiobook. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me listen to this.

Loved this audio book on capybaras. I have a grandson who is enthralled with these guys and I wanted to learn more about them. I came to the right place! If you are curious, give it a listen.

Well, that was adorable and informative. Im 42 and learned some things. I chuckled like a preschooler at some parts. Will def recommend this to everyone.

This is the first book in the Young Zoologist series that I've read/listened to and it's FANTASTIC!!! The narrator is wonderful, she really holds your attention and is very easy to listen to. I enjoyed the way the book was broken down into sections of what the animal's life is like and I appreciate that the author doesn't leave out facts about the dangers capybaras face as well. I learned a lot of interesting facts and, as someone who works in a library, I know so many kids that will love this series so I can't wait to recommend it!! The age range is, I would say, between 3-8 years old, depending on the child.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this audiobook!!

I listened to the audiobook version of this book. There was so much great information given. It would be best if you can look through the physical or ebook and listen to the audiobook. The narrator did a great job. We learned new things even though we have learned about Capybara before. My kids enjoyed listening to it.

Thank you NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for the opportunity to listen to this book in advance.

Listened to this with my 8 year old daughter and we both really enjoyed it. A good audio and interesting content!

Story: 5 ⭐
Narration: 5 ⭐

My kiddos loved this book. I have a 10 y/o and a 6 y/o and they both shouted after it was completed "5 STARS!!" out of the mouth of babes. lol

The narration was really well done. You had music and sound effect that really immerse you into this book. If you have kids that love science, especially involving animals. They will love this.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for my gifted audiobook.

This was such an interesting book and I cannot wait to buy the physical copy for my classroom. There is so much information packed in this one that is presented in a fun and exciting way. I can see my students going back into this book numerous times to memorize these facts. Capybaras are such fun creatures and kids love them!

I have been listening to fiction audiobooks with the children I nanny (4 and 2.5 years old) during car rides. This was their first nonfiction audiobook. They loved Capybara and immediately asked if I had anymore from this series. This was a winner.

My kids love the Young Zoologist books, so we were excited to preview the new audiobook, Capybara. Similar in format to the print books, there is lots of information presented in the audiobook. The narration performance was engaging without being obnoxious, which is such a fine line that not all audio content at kids manages to get right. My kids particularly enjoyed the variety of fun facts (there was a good one about poop!), but some of the specific measurements were hard to follow in audio format. Overall, we really enjoyed this book and look forward to more in this series, both in audio and print.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for gifting my family with an ALC to review. All opinions are my own.

My son and I both really enjoyed listening to this audiobook. We both learned so much about capybara! They are such an interesting and unique animal. The book was full of educational fats, but still managed to keep my son engaged. Looking forward to listening to other books in this series!