The available information on capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) meat, an important resource for the subsistence of many traditional communities in several South American countries, is reviewed. Some features of the species, such as an herbivorous diet, high prolificacy, rapid growth rate, tameness, and social behaviour, which allow its commercial use through harvesting in Venezuela and farming in Brazil, where commercial hunting is not allowed, is discussed. Key characteristics of capybara meat, is low saturated fat and cholesterol content. Discussions about management and handling practices regarding animal welfare and capybara meat quality are also highlighted. After commenting on ethical, political, and economic implications of wildlife use it is concluded that capybara meat has an extraordinary potential to satisfy the growing demand for healthy and high-quality protein of animal origin for the subsistence of many people in the Neotropics.

水豚（Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris）的可用信息）肉是南美几个国家许多传统社区赖以生存的重要资源，对此进行了综述。讨论了该物种的一些特征，例如草食性，高产，快速生长，驯服和社交行为，这些特征可通过委内瑞拉的收获和不允许商业狩猎的巴西耕种使其商业化。水豚肉的主要特征是饱和脂肪和胆固醇含量低。还着重讨论了有关动物福利和水豚肉品质的管理和处理方法。在评论道德，政治，