Dobby the Capybara Grows Up
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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Big Teeth, Bigger Dental Bills
If you are reading this blog post, then you probably already know that capybaras are the world’s largest rodent. Most of you know that rodent teeth keep growing, and that’s […]
Capybaras Don’t Like Snow
The temperatures dipped below 12f degrees (-11c) for two nights and then 15f. Tonight is a balmy 28f, but the snow is supposed to start again tomorrow, before the big […]
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 […]
A Trip to the Vet
I went to the vet today. I look pretty good, and in lots of ways, I am just dandy. For one, I am processing a LOT of food lately. My […]
My First Year
I’m finally getting used to being six, and now I found out I’m going to be seven tomorrow! Why does everything keep changing? At least it isn’t as crazy as […]
An Afternoon With Friends | Capybara Madness
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, […]
My First Tricks | Capybara Madness
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, […]
Introducing Mudskipper Rous « Capybara Madness
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 […]
Wesley Stands | Capybara Madness
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 […]
