Photos by SpinBunny The CapybarasteemCreated with Sketch.

in animals •  6 years ago 


I saw these animals for the first time in the Yucatan Peninsula, MX and was interested in learning more about them. They were in packs everywhere around our condo. This one came to see us every day we were there.

The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a mammal native to South America. It is the largest living rodent in the world. Its close relatives include guinea pigs and rock cavies, and it is more distantly related to the agouti, the chinchilla, and the coypu. 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.<

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capybara

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What unusual looking little characters!

Hello @jaynie yes they are and they must be quite a few around the area
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wow ! cute pet ,and garden is also awesome