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It started last month when workers at a Paso Robles wastewater treatment plant noticed what appeared to be a giant rodent roaming the facility. The creature eventually swam toward the Salinas River ...

The capybara is the world’s largest rodent, like a dog-sized guinea pig, native to most parts of South America. Despite their size, other animals really love to chill with the capybara, leaving the ...

A giant South American Capybara rodent weighing at least 100 pounds has been spotted in California; the rodent is believed to be an escaped pet. WikiCommons The world's largest known rodent, the ...

Crocodiles and capybaras look like a viral meme come to life: a prehistoric predator lounging calmly while a giant rodent ...

The world's largest rodent, ‘The Capybara', takes the internet by storm, spreading joy and inspiring kindness and patience in the modern world. It seems internet has moved on from cats and dogs to ...

They often appear to be the friendliest creature on the planet - having previously been seen socialising with kittens, dogs, and even monkeys. And the capybara has showcased its warm nature once again ...

Allow me to introduce you to the capybara. It’s a rodent about the size of a golden retriever. And it may be Florida’s newest invasive species. If you happen to be wandering through north central ...