One very big indifferent rodent-the capybara
by Eti Reid
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One very big indifferent rodent-the capybara
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Eti Reid
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The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest rodent in the world, followed by the beaver, porcupine and mara. Its closest relatives are agouti, chinchillas, coypu, and guinea pigs. Native to South America, the capybara inhabits savannas and dense forests and lives near bodies of water. It is a highly social species and can be found in groups as large as 100 individuals, but usually lives in groups of 10–20 individuals. The capybara is not a threatened species, though it is hunted for its meat and hide and also for a grease from its thick fatty skin which is used in the pharmaceutical trade.
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April 26th, 2013
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Jacquelyn Roberts
Oh My! ... He looks sooo Cheerful ... Not! ... He's adorable. He looks like kind of a "misssing link" creature ... something "in-between"
Gary Smith
Looks like a miniature Hippo... I've never seen anything like this Eti... Great find of this friendly little fella. When you get through playing with him I will take my turn! f/v
Kym Backland
Eti.. STOP IT! I'm laughing so hard... Look at him!! I saw a show about the lady that was crazy about the Capybara's.. She has one as a pet, and she collects ANYTHING that is a Capybara... (I just like saying that name)... so this made me laugh! I'm going to a Cherry Blossom festival in an hour, so I'm trying to get all my comments caught up on... not going to make it... (doing the comments..) I hope I make it to the festival... Anyways, thanks for all your visits and features, and making me laugh! you are a hoot!
Eti Reid replied:
Oh Kym, one of the two reasons I posted this guy was that exact same show:) She made me laugh and cry too:) Second reason is it is quite unique critter:) And I am so glad I made you smile! Enjoy the fest!
Gene Walls
Nice portrait of the giant rodent, Eti! Not the cutest critter on earth, but certainly interesting to see. Good work!