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Tag Archives: Melanie Typaldos

Capybara Costume Time

October 24, 2022by hippopotatomus Leave a comment

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 […]

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Dobby Memories, Dobby News, Guest Blog

Capybara Rescue Update – 2

September 26, 2022by hippopotatomus 2 Comments

Our capybara rescue in January was a success in all ways! The rescue, that is. How is she doing now?

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Dobby News, Rescue Capybaras

A Capy-bot-a Website

April 30, 2022by hippopotatomus 1 Comment

There aren’t many capybara websites so I was intrigued when Capybara Tips kept popping up in my Google Alerts. The site looks normal but the articles are a mashup of […]

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Dobby News, Misinformation

Remembering Mudskipper ROUS

April 2, 2021by hippopotatomus 1 Comment

A capybara changes you forever. Losing one forces you to adjust your perspective in an inside-out contortion. For those who are vicarious observers of capybara relationships, understand that in our […]

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Capybaras in the News, Dobby News, Other Videos, ROUS Foundation, Tribute

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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Dobby Memories, Dobby News, Dobby Videos, ROUS Foundation

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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Guest Blog, ROUS Foundation

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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Dobby News, Dobby's Day, Rodentia

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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Dobby News, Dobby's Day, Guest Blog, Rodentia

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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Dobby News, Rodentia, ROUS Foundation

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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Dobby News, Hijacked, Other Videos, Rodentia, ROUS Foundation

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