Support The Canadian Encyclopedia. Agriculture and Food. Canada's agriculture and food industries have changed greatly in the years since the Second World War. Growth in Canadaâs economy, and associated social changes, have altered the way food is produced, processed, handled, sold and consumed.
How much is it? The cost of a Capybara can range from $400 to $1,100 per animal. The cost will depend on the breeder, the quality, age and geographical location. Purchasing one from a foreign country, such as South America, could increase the price tag to as high as $3,000 to more than $8,000.
1 Capybaras mate only in the water and the male is always the single dominant male from the group. 2  The females always give birth on the land. 3  After a gestation period of five months, a litter of four or five babies is born. 4  Each baby weighs approximately 3.5 pounds (1.5 kg).apybara Fun Facts. 1  Amazingly, Capybaras are able to stay submerged underwater for up to 5 minutes. 2  With course hair that does not cover all of their 4 foot (1.2 meters) long and two foot (.6 meters) wide body, the Capybara is susceptible to sunburn. 3  To protect their skin, they seek shade in the water and mud.