Favorite Rodents go to Hollywood
Rodents are seldom featured in movies, and even then, they are rarely the heroes. Unless it’s a cartoon. Rodent fanciers know how engaging they are, though. Let’s take a look […]
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Brand New Agoutis at Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle has baby Agoutis! Adorable, aren’t they? I stole the photos from the zoo article. You’ll have to click on the link at the end to […]
Giant Rodents Take Over The Urubó Golf Club In The Absence Of Its Members
Several videos have surfaced lately of animals retaking their territory, now that we are hunkered down, indoors. Goats in Wales, penguins gone rogue. Here are some capybaras who have retaken […]
Dobby Loved his Visitors
In difficult times a retreat into the past can be a great comfort. My daily routine has not changed much lately. I still have dozens of animals to care for. […]
Airships Haven’t Been Able to Get Back Up Off the Ground—Until Now
Why are we talking about airships on a capybara website?
Prince Dobalob Builds a Zeppelin (Part Seven)
Prince Dobalob and his flock of hens are blimping their way to the treehouse, where disaster awaits. That’s why Part Seven desperately needs illustrations. See if you agree!
Brasilia Capybaras
Capybaras have adapted well to urban areas. They have nice manners and are beloved by the Brazilians.
Capybaras Love Chickens
If you have ever known chickens, you are aware that they are non-judgmental. They are happy to see you, always, even if you don’t bring treats. Dobby never brought his […]
Year of the Rat gives starring role to capybaras at Japanese zoos | The Japan Times
Nice video at the beginning of the article. Japanese capybaras are really spoiled! Click on the link below to see it.“Sinking into steamy hot springs, the giant rodents of Izu […]
Prince Dobalob Builds a Zeppelin (Part Six)
Part Six chronicles Prince Dobalob’s trepidation regarding flight, in general. And more specifically, the value of having loyal friends.
Dobby the Capybara 