Capybaras are the largest rodent species. An adult capybara weighs 60 to 174 pounds, depending on the sex. They measure 3.2 to 4.2 feet in length and measure 1.6 to 2 feet at shoulder height. The ...

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The world’s largest rodent is having a big moment. The capybara – a semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig — is the latest in a long line of “it” animals to get star ...

Zoos often group the two species because of their similar habitats and dispositions Erik Bowker/Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance A capybara and a howler monkey have struck up an adorable friendship ...

The capybara is a giant rodent beloved by many on the internet, as evidenced by the 9.2 billion views of the synonymous hashtag on TikTok. But can you keep one as a pet? Technically, at least in some ...

Cinnamon escaped her enclosure at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World on Sept. 14 and has still not returned home Bailey Richards is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023 and ...

MADISON, Wis. -- The Henry Vilas Zoo has welcomed a new capybara, but it will be a few months before the public gets a chance to meet her. Peru, a 4-year-old female capybara, comes to Madison from ...