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Tuesday, July 4, 2017

THE ADORABLE CAPYBARA, THE GIANT RODENT WHO LOVES EVERYBODY - See him cuddling up with his animal friends

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The capybara is the friendliest animal in the world
The capybara, native to South America, is the largest rodent in the world and a highly social creature which has been observed bonding with everything from cats, monkeys and tortoises, to bunnies, ducks and even a caiman. These adorable semi-aquatic animals grow to around four feet in length and weigh up to 145lbs, and live in groups as large as 100.
 
See more photos of this lovable rodent and his animal friends


If the animal kingdom were a school, this chap would be the most popular one in every class

If the animal kingdom were a school, this chap would be the most popular student in every class.
 
Meet the capybara - the world's largest rodent, which also appears to be the friendliest critter on earth
 
Meet the capybara - the world's largest rodent, which also appears to be the friendliest critter on earth.
 
The capybara, which can grow to around four feet in length and weigh up to 145lbs, is a highly social semi-aquatic mammal that lives in groups as large as 100, and is native to the forests and marshes of South America.
 
The capybara, pictured here with a fawn and a tortoise, can grow to around four foot long and weigh up to 145lbs
 
Images of the furry creatures interacting with just about every other animal you can imagine - from kittens and ducklings to monkeys and a caiman - have been doing the internet rounds of late, and it's easy to see why.
 
While scientists aren't sure why they seem to attract so many other animals, the capybara is a highly social semi-aquatic mammal that lives in groups as large as 100
 
While uncommon, the capybara's intelligence and gentle nature means they can be kept as pets, so long as they have access to a sizeable pool, grass to graze on and friends to keep them company.
 
 
Capybaras are excellent swimmers and can remain submerged for up to five minutes
 
In short, it's a wonder Disney hasn't yet cast this delightful creature as the star of an animated film. Perhaps one day it will.   
 

The species is native to the forests and marshes of South America, and while big cats prey on them, this caiman doesn't seen too fussed


The brown mammals can often be spotted with birds hitching a lift on their backs


The capybara is quite closely related to the guinea pea, and this one seems to blend right in


They can even sleep floating in the water, so long as they poke their noses above the surface


While uncommon, the capybara's intelligence and gentle nature means they can be kept as pets


They must have access to a sizeable pool, grass to graze on and friends to keep them company


Monkeys seem to have a particular fondness for using these animals as an armchair 



In captivity, they can live for around eight to ten years, but survive less than four in the wild




Their predators in their natural habitat include jaguars, puma, ocelots and eagles



Capybaras are capable of making dog-like barks when they are threatened or when females are rounding up their babies


In terms of their diet, they are herbivores, grazing mainly on land grass and aquatic plants



They typically live in groups of between ten and 20 individuals, but have been known to flock together in far greater numbers



In short, it's a wonder Disney hasn't yet cast this delightful creature as the star of an animated film. Perhaps one day it will


Source
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-4663910/The-capybara-friendliest-animal-world.html
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