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 ...

The rodent is apparently enjoying life in Paso Robles on the central coast. Plant workers saw the capybara consuming vegetation and swimming in the water storage pond before making its way toward the ...

Capybaras have become somewhat of an internet sensation. Loved for their relaxed demeanour, friendly nature and laid-back lifestyle, they’re social media icons. But beyond the viral videos, there’s a ...

Capybara are expanding into areas of deforestation throughout South America, reports a new study conducted by Kansas State University researchers and published in the journal of Global Change Biology.

A capybara missing from a Shropshire zoo has been spotted, but remains on the run in the wild. Cinnamon managed to escape from her enclosure at Hoo Zoo in Telford on Friday when the gates were opened ...

Timothy the hippo may have some competition for cutest resident at the San Antonio Zoo, which hadn't welcomed a baby capybara into the world for nearly 25 years. The zoo announced in a social media ...

As South Africans we might not be familiar with this South American giant, semi-aquatic rodent; so chilled, it walks safely among the peak predators of the universe, expecting no harm. Today, thanks ...