Capybara

Wworm · 08-18-2011, 03:55 PM

Learn something new each day.
I learned about a Capybara, who apparently was spotted in our state recently. It has the distinction for being the world's largest rodent, and weighs 100 lbs. never heard of it before.

but it's sooo cute! it 'sings' in the first video. in the 2nd video, i do believe 'capybaras' are related to us basset hounds, as it was beginning to flat basset. acts a lot like a basset, if you ask me.
--Worm

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Mikey T · 08-18-2011, 04:45 PM

Cappyberra=Ex yankee's catcher hat.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...00px-Yogi2.JPG

Mommy2MaggieMae · 08-18-2011, 05:09 PM

Haha they're so cute!

The 2nd video def. reminds me of the basset. Looks like my Maggie when I'm scratching her back... rolls right over for a little belly rub!

Yogi's Mom · 08-18-2011, 06:54 PM

They are adorable!

jaleely · 08-18-2011, 09:31 PM

They are pretty basset like! I want one! hehehe

vb3 · 08-18-2011, 10:06 PM

OK the wildlife biologist in me must point out that these guys are a lot like nutrias and they are a big problem in the southeast where they have been introduced. A 100 lb rodent in an area that it is not native to is going to have an impact on the environment, and when they get out of control it will be too late to do anything about it. Hopefully the owners are being responsible and keeping them from reproducing... spay and neuter your capybaras everyone...

jaleely · 08-19-2011, 01:55 AM

you know what? i posted the wrong pictures. those are wombats *LOL* i'm really good with rodents obviously!!!

Mommy2MaggieMae · 08-19-2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaleely

you know what? i posted the wrong pictures. those are wombats *LOL* i'm really good with rodents obviously!!!

Still cute though, LOL!

CatherineM · 08-19-2011, 01:46 PM

That would take a reallllly big mouse trap. A bit like an enormous guinea pig. How about a dwarf sphinx cat?

houndmomma · 08-19-2011, 05:37 PM

That is so cute –– its belly jiggles like a basset when they are rubbing her.

08-18-2011, 05:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mommy2MaggieMae Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 137	Haha they're so cute! The 2nd video def. reminds me of the basset. Looks like my Maggie when I'm scratching her back... rolls right over for a little belly rub! __________________ - Laura

08-18-2011, 09:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
jaleely Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 942	They are pretty basset like! I want one! hehehe Attached Thumbnails __________________ Baby Bowsah's Bwog

08-18-2011, 10:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
vb3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 523	OK the wildlife biologist in me must point out that these guys are a lot like nutrias and they are a big problem in the southeast where they have been introduced. A 100 lb rodent in an area that it is not native to is going to have an impact on the environment, and when they get out of control it will be too late to do anything about it. Hopefully the owners are being responsible and keeping them from reproducing... spay and neuter your capybaras everyone... __________________ www.jowlsoffury.blogspot.com

08-19-2011, 01:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
jaleely Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 942	you know what? i posted the wrong pictures. those are wombats LOL i'm really good with rodents obviously!!! __________________ Baby Bowsah's Bwog

08-18-2011, 04:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,729	Cappyberra=Ex yankee's catcher hat. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...00px-Yogi2.JPG

08-18-2011, 06:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,109	They are adorable!

08-19-2011, 01:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
CatherineM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 692	That would take a reallllly big mouse trap. A bit like an enormous guinea pig. How about a dwarf sphinx cat?

08-19-2011, 05:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
houndmomma Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 503	That is so cute –– its belly jiggles like a basset when they are rubbing her.

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