Clues to Fighting Cancer Found in Giant Rodent Capybara’s DNA
Genetic analysis of a South American icon reveals how it became a gentle giant—and how it fends off increased cancer risk. Source: Clues to Fighting Cancer Found in Giant Rodent […]
Category Archives: Rodentia
In Memoriam: Dobby Winnick (Part 3) | Capybara Madness
Melanie understands so well. Domestic pets, by design, readily bond with humans. Connecting with a wild animal takes a different approach, a constant reckoning, a conditional mutual respect. We were […]
Capybara births after breeding programme at Port Lympne wildlife park
A mere two hour drive from London, witness a bumper crop of baby capybaras! A wildlife park in Kent is celebrating a ‘baby boom’ with 15 births of one species. […]
Rodents in the News
Sorry, it’s not about me. I am kind of in the news because of my new book and everything, but, in fact, because of the last minute publishing flurry, I […]
A Trip to the Vet
I went to the vet today. I look pretty good, and in lots of ways, I am just dandy. For one, I am processing a LOT of food lately. My […]
Arizona Down Under Exotic Petting Zoo | Stacy’s Funny Farm
While I was in Phoenix for the 2016 BlogPaws conference, I visited Arizona Down Under Exotic Petting Zoo, and finally met Sherry and Chris Pietilainen! Click the link below for […]
My Two Front Teeth
The Farm Manager peels back the corn husks as I impatiently dance and spin in the front yard. A couple months ago I could bite straight through the husk like […]
An Afternoon With Friends | Capybara Madness
This is my friend, Mudskipper Rous. I call her Skippy. I wish she didn’t live so far away. Do you think a long-distance relationship could work? She’s growing up fast, […]
Melanie’s Birthday
In July, I flew to Austin, Texas for Melanie’s birthday! I also wanted to meet Mudskipper, the capybara who doesn’t like water. Mudskipper is about 6 months old and thinks […]
My First Tricks | Capybara Madness
My little cousin Mudskipper is a showoff. HEY SKIP, CUT IT OUT! He is actually very cute, but since he already has the cute baby act monopoly for brownie points, […]
