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allcreatures: via sfgate CAPYBARAThe world’s largest living rodent species, [and one of the animals I’ve been most excited to see in the wild.] It’s name derived from Kapiÿva in the Guarani language means “master of the grasses” while its scientific name, hydrochaeris, is Greek for “water hog” Location: South America Status: Least Concern Facts:Adult capybaras may grow to 130 centimetres (4.3 ft) in length, and weigh up to 65 kg (140 lb). The top recorded weight is 105.4 kg (232 lbs) Females are slightly heavier than males Like other rodents, the front teeth of capybaras grow continually to compensate for the constant wearing-down from eating grasses Capybaras are gentle animals and occasionally kept as pets in the US and Canada. like the guy above —- Fact Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capybara Photo Source:I couldn’t find the exact photo - but it’s the same couch, and how many capybara on couch photos could there be? Right? So here’s the link: http://gianthamster.com/2010/02/life-with-a-capybara/

allcreatures: via sfgate

CAPYBARA
The world’s largest living rodent species, [and one of the animals I’ve been most excited to see in the wild.] It’s name derived from Kapiÿva in the Guarani language means “master of the grasses” while its scientific name, hydrochaeris, is Greek for “water hog”

Location: South America

Status: Least Concern

Facts:
Adult capybaras may grow to 130 centimetres (4.3 ft) in length, and weigh up to 65 kg (140 lb). The top recorded weight is 105.4 kg (232 lbs)

Females are slightly heavier than males

Like other rodents, the front teeth of capybaras grow continually to compensate for the constant wearing-down from eating grasses

Capybaras are gentle animals and occasionally kept as pets in the US and Canada. like the guy above

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Fact Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capybara

Photo Source:
I couldn’t find the exact photo - but it’s the same couch, and how many capybara on couch photos could there be? Right? So here’s the link: http://gianthamster.com/2010/02/life-with-a-capybara/

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    CAPYBARA The world’s largest living rodent species, [and one of the animals I’ve been most excited to see in the wild.]...
  4. jacquelynr reblogged this from allcreatures and added:
    BAHAHAHAHAH I lol’d at this during class…
  5. hi-bear reblogged this from allcreatures and added:
    WHOAH. It’s a rodent party and I want an invite. Also, someone please mail me a guinea-loaf. I require one to snuggle....
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    Wow, how often does one see a capybara on a couch, let alone with a guinea pig?! I’ve had a long-time fascination with...
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    hell yes.
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    O M G
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    this.
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