Runaway High Park Capybaras
No, they didn’t run away again. A Toronto-area friend of Dobby’s visited them and recently sent photos of the High Park capybaras with the babies. I started thinking about the […]
Capybaras Don’t Like Snow
The temperatures dipped below 12f degrees (-11c) for two nights and then 15f. Tonight is a balmy 28f, but the snow is supposed to start again tomorrow, before the big […]
Tribute to Dobby
It won’t surprise you to learn that my home is full of capybara memorabilia. Capybara artifacts are difficult to find, even in South America, where the animals are common, like […]
Dobby Hobby
Why is breakfast served so early? And what’s up with milk that I need a nap afterward? Sometimes milk jumps out of the bowl onto the rug. I need to […]
Where is My Book?
Here it is! Remember to pick a charity! October 23, 2017 update Where, indeed? It’s coming, but so is Halloween! When it’s available, there will be a link here that […]
A Tricky Guy
The Farm Manager recently heard someone say about capybaras “. . . but you can’t really teach them tricks like a dog.” The gauntlet has been thrown down! Dobby has […]
What is a capybara?
Now that Dobby can no longer hound me about edits to his book, I am free to do with it what I like. So, I am going to rip chunks […]
The End of Innocence | December 2009
In December of 2009, Dobby was 10 months old and weighed 60 pounds (about 27kg). He had spent all summer grazing and swimming, and life was good. In July he […]
Pond accompli | Capybara Madness
Mudskipper has a deluxe pond with a bit of drama. Checkout the story!: Pond accompli « Capybara Madness
Remembering Dobby
It has taken me a while to adjust to Life Without Dobby, but after 5 months, I can finally look at some photos and videos and find joy in the […]
Party Animal
Mudskipper ROUS is not known for her outgoing personality, and yet, she is the life of the party, if it’s at home, anyway. When I try to imagine having a […]
Capybaras in New Zealand?
New Zealand suddenly has capybaras! It’s quite a few more than they were expecting, seven is a huge first litter! It’s a brief article with a bunch of adorable photos. […]
Surprise capybara twins!
Can you imagine the expression on the zookeeper’s face when those baby capybaras proudly sauntered out that first morning? Because baby animals always seem to be so proud: “We’re capybaras! […]
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 […]
