If you've never seen a capybara before, you're missing out. The Central and South American natives are quite a sight to behold, thanks to their short legs and long torsos. In fact, these large ...

Capybaras are hefty South American rodents that are related to guinea pigs. Until recently, you were more likely to see them in zoos rather than homes, but they are becoming increasingly popular ...

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 ...

If you feel like your social media timelines have all of a sudden included nothing but Capybaras, you’re not alone. An article from Dazed Digital reported that the term ‘Capybara’ on Google Trends ...

Move over dogs and cats — some of the most bizarre animals are becoming great pets to homeowners across America. Gizmo the skunk living is not an unwanted intruder in an Indianapolis home, but a ...

It's one thing to get a goldfish because your daughter begs for one. It's quite another to end up with a hundred-pound rodent who has more than 2,700 Twitter followers. Caplin Rous is a capybara.

They have small eyes, large, blunt snouts, bristly fur and ungainly webbed feet. So what gives? Capybaras appeal because they ...