3. Amazon River Basin Floodplains
The annual flood pulse of the várzea woods, floodplains of the Amazon River Basin, provides a special environment.These underwater habitats continue for several months every year, resulting in a quite rich ecology that supports big capybara numbers.The flooding supplies nutrients that improve the soil, therefore encouraging the growth of a variety of flora that capybaras eat.While the many rivers offer great swimming chances and escape paths, the structure of the habitat consists in raised regions that act as refuge during maximum flood seasons.Capybara families find ideal cover from the thick vegetation along the riverbanks, and periodical flooding preserves the habitat’s biodiversity and food supply.
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