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 ...

A capybara bathing contest held across multiple zoos in Japan was won by a rodent -- aptly named Prune -- who spent over an ...

What’s driving the craze? It’s a perfect storm of social media magic and the animals’ naturally endearing traits. Capybaras have naturally sociable and relaxed personalities and can often be seen ...

Turn up the volume and you’ll hear a capybara happily chatting with two Asian small-clawed otters during lunch—while another decides the noise is simply too much. It’s a gentle, funny glimpse into ...

POV: the snacks are gone—at least that’s what she thinks. After finishing her capygrams, she gives a suspicious look before retreating to her bed, clearly keeping an eye on the situation. A perfectly ...