A capybara wading through water hyacinths in Brazil. Are these prevalent in your area? Photo credit: Melanie Typaldos (2013) Capybaras are native to South America. (And no, they aren’t from …
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If you’re perusing this blog post, you’re likely aware that capybaras are the largest rodents on the planet. Many of you also know that rodent teeth are continually growing, necessitating …
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Here’s yet another humorous capybara site, complete with the usual dose of misinformation. For the full experience, make sure to check the link provided at the end, where you can …
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Capybaras primarily feed by grazing. In their natural surroundings, they munch on coarse grass and shrubs located near water bodies, both day and night. If you’re planning to welcome a …
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My quest to find capybaras in Brazil did not fare well in Rio de Janeiro. Yet, this breathtaking city stands resplendent even without these charming creatures. Still, the allure of …
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It was either a dark and stormy night, or maybe it was during the day—I can’t quite remember—but the monsoon rains and winds in August devastated Ghost Ranch Exotics and …
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Capybaras enjoy swimming, just like many other rodents such as beavers, muskrats, nutria, and even rats. Wild capybaras, naturally, swim in or near water. But what about those living in …
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Interest continues to surge for capybaras. Their irresistibly cute babies attract nearly everyone who encounters them, sparking widespread desire for ownership. Inevitably, though, we’ve observed a few being taken into …
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If reincarnation exists, I’m fairly certain I’ll come back as a capybara. It’s almost inevitable. For anyone responsible for this: could I please return as a Japanese capybara enjoying a …
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Figuring out if you can legally own a pet capybara is often more complicated than actually getting one. Each region of the world has distinct regulations, regardless of whether capybaras …