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 […]
Tag Archives: capybara
In Memoriam: Joejoe the Capybara Kennedy | Capybara Madness
It isn’t a good season for capybaras. Joejoe was arguably the most famous capybara in the world when he died. Melanie gathered up some great photos and you should check […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Memoriam: Dobby Winnick (Part 2) | Capybara Madness
There will never be another Dobby, but I will try to keep the stories coming. Until then, Melanie is writing about him. She’s right. Dobby never much liked riding in […]
In Memoriam: Dobby Winnick (Part 1) | Capybara Madness
Everybody loved Baby Dobby. Thank you again, Melanie, for writing about him during this difficult time. Click on the link below to read about Dobby. Source: In Memoriam: Dobby Winnick […]
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 […]
A Regular Day
I’m dreaming about yesterday. Every once in a while I snore out a little whistling sound. The Farm Manager will never get a video of my snore, though she has […]
About My Jackets
Everybody has been asking about my jackets, and I was all ready to write this blog post, but then the Farm Manager said she wouldn’t take pictures unless I write […]
The Birthday Boy is Nine
I was born on Valentine’s day in 2009. If my math is correct, I’m nine years old this year. That’s why this valentine has nine Dobby-heads. The Farm Manager made […]
