Stacy’s Funny Farm
Stacy’s Funny Farm has been providing sanctuary for unwanted pets for over 40 years. Because of limited space, the Funny Farm sometimes fosters pets until suitable homes become available. The […]
Tag Archives: capybara
Getting Better | Capybara Madness
It’s never fun to take Gari to the vet, but I am very pleased to see his recovery! I’m certain he is more comfortable without that aching tooth. I just […]
Garibaldi is Sick: Vet Visit 7 | Capybara Madness
When Melanie adopted Gari, he was malnourished and very underweight: at 10 months he weighed only 45 pounds. By the time he was 1-1/2 years old, his weight had increased […]
Looking for Capybaras – Brazil, part 4
My search for capybaras in Brazil was less successful in Rio de Janeiro. However, this stunningly beautiful city needs no decorative rodents to accessorize it. And yet, the rumors of […]
A Very Foodish Boy | Eat Rio
Look at this! I am mentioned (and linked to!) in one of my very favorite blogs! I hope that doesn’t create some kind of crazy internet feedback! If I haven’t […]
Looking for capybaras – Brazil, Part 3
I never stopped looking for capybaras, the entire time I was in Brazil. When we arrived in Viçosa, we drove around likely areas, looking everywhere. Behind a fence, off to […]
2014 Capybara Madness Calendar: What is it? | Capybara Madness
Everybody is looking forward to the 2014 ROUS Foundation calendar! What do you want the pictures to be next year? Click on over to Capybara Madness to vote! 2014 Capybara […]
Looking for capybaras – Brazil, part 2
As we headed north from Rio de Janeiro, we passed dozens of rivers like this. Truly ideal capybara habitat. I wanted my son, Sam, to stop the car at every […]
Pantanal Nature Part 3 | Capybara Madness
Melanie saw a different side of Brazil, literally, when she was there. The capybaras I saw probably never had to think about jaguars, just humans. Follow the link below to […]
Looking for Capybaras – Brazil, part 1
Capybaras are commonly found throughout Brazil. That doesn’t necessarily mean that it is common to see them! They live near lakes, rivers, and streams but tend to be nocturnal in […]
