The Capybara Contrarian -1
I’m usually embarrassed to admit that I am nearly two years into Portuguese lessons on Duolingo. I’m not too likely to get back to Brazil before my (hard-to-get) visa expires […]
Dobby in Costume
Earlier this month, a reader requested a blog post featuring Dobby in costume. What a fun topic! Then I started through my photos and recalled how difficult it was to […]
Is It Legal to Have a Pet Capybara?
It’s almost easier to acquire a pet capybara than to figure out if it is legal to own one. Every location on this planet has unique regulations and it doesn’t […]
How to Spot a Bot
As AI generated web pages become more common, it will become more difficult to discern the fakes from the original content. Today they are still so hokey that even I […]
Cappy Valentine’s Day
I planned to make a Valentine’s Day post honoring Dobby on his birthday. All I did was look at old photos of Dobby.
The Capybara as an Art Form
Capybaras, like their mini-capybara cousins, the guinea pigs, are sort of lump shaped. I would love to create a capybara topiary, but honestly, without a fancy sign to announce it, […]
How to Find a Reputable Capybara Breeder
Capybaras are so popular as pets, it seems like everyone is getting one. No need for a permit, they’re legal everywhere¹. There are scads of them on the internet. Just […]
It’s Capybara Onsen Season!
Throughout Japan, hot springs are popular bathing areas. About 3,000 traditional inns (Onsens) are built around the prolific springs. Capybaras are as popular in Japan as the onsens are, so […]
Capybara Costume Time
Melanie and I often discuss our capybara brothers: her Caplin was the older brother of my Dobby, not litter mates, but the same parents. They looked alike and shared a […]
Capybara Rescue Update – 2
Our capybara rescue in January was a success in all ways! The rescue, that is. How is she doing now?
Dobby the Capybara 