The Capybara Rescue Fund
Capybaras continue to grow in popularity. The babies are so adorable that almost everyone who sees them wants one. We have seen a few come into rescues, but it was […]
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Capybaras On the Go in Brasília
Let’s take a look at a couple of recently updated Globo 1 articles about capybaras in the Brazilian capital, Brasília. This is what happens when the government decides to plunk […]
Frostbite in Capybaras, for Real
Little Dobby swam in his pool even when the water was winter cold. He never liked snow, but refused to sleep indoors, preferring his heated bed outside. Sometimes the blankets […]
Frostbite in Capybaras
Capybaras are tropical rodents. They live near the equator where all seasons are mild. Daylight hours are roughly equivalent in length to nighttime hours throughout the year. There isn’t an […]
Capybaras Underwater
Capybaras swim. Lots of rodents swim: beavers, muskrats, nutria, even rats. Wild ones swim, of course. They live in or near water. What about captive capybaras, though? Where do they […]
Are You Ready for a Capybara? (A Quiz)
If you are considering a capybara, this quiz will help you prepare your home and family for this challenging pet. Capybaras are tame wild animals, not domestic pets, and most […]
Rodrigo, Beloved Capybara at Denver Zoo
Sadly, I have discovered a need for a new category of news here. We’ll call it Misinformation. Maybe I’m cynical, maybe I’m a nit-picker. I do know that the relative […]
A Capybara in the Bathtub
Is there a capybara in your bathtub? It’s about as fun as it sounds!
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 […]
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 […]
Dobby the Capybara 