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Tag Archives: Melanie Typaldos

Dobby the Capybara Grows Up

July 9, 2019by hippopotatomus 2 Comments

I watched Dobby grow from bunny size to mastiff over ten years. Those of you who visited here (90 visitors in 2018 alone!) understand how enormous these animals are. None […]

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Pond accompli | Capybara Madness

December 30, 2018by hippopotatomus Leave a comment

Mudskipper has a deluxe pond with a bit of drama. Checkout the story!: Pond accompli « Capybara Madness

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Party Animal

November 14, 2018by hippopotatomus 1 Comment

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 […]

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In Memoriam: Dobby Winnick (Part 3) | Capybara Madness

August 5, 2018by hippopotatomus 2 Comments

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 […]

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An Afternoon With Friends | Capybara Madness

October 18, 2015by hippopotatomus Leave a comment

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, […]

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Melanie’s Birthday

August 14, 2015by hippopotatomus Leave a comment

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 […]

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My First Tricks | Capybara Madness

May 24, 2015by hippopotatomus Leave a comment

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, […]

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Introducing Mudskipper Rous « Capybara Madness

March 9, 2015by hippopotatomus 2 Comments

There is a new capybara in town! Well, maybe not in MY town, but in the neighborhood. I guess he’s not exactly in my PHYSICAL neighborhood, but he’s in my […]

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Wesley Stands | Capybara Madness

December 3, 2014by hippopotatomus Leave a comment

I’m not very good at standing up. I tend to fall over backwards when I over-reach! I’m a little bit jealous of Wesley, and Fiona is a champion stander! Check […]

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Dobbye Trip: Part 4 « Capybara Madness

September 7, 2014by hippopotatomus 2 Comments

Most of you read this post on the Capybara Madness website, but I want to make absolutely certain everyone has seen it!  Plus, there is no shame in re-blogging, especially […]

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