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A Day in the Wetlands: Following a Capybara Family

We spent 48 hours in Brazil's Pantanal tracking a family group of 14 capybaras through their daily routines of grazing, swimming, and communal napping.

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Wildlife

A Day in the Wetlands: Following a Capybara Family

We spent 48 hours in Brazil's Pantanal tracking a family group of 14 capybaras through their daily routines of grazing, swimming, and communal napping.

April 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Care Guide

Thinking About a Pet Capybara? Read This First

They're adorable, but capybaras require specialized care, ample water access, and social companionship. Here's the honest reality of capybara ownership.

April 5, 2026 · 8 min read
Science

The Social Intelligence of Capybaras: What Research Tells Us

New studies from the University of São Paulo reveal that capybaras have complex social hierarchies and can recognize over 40 individual group members.

April 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Culture

Capybara Cafés in Tokyo: The Complete Guide

Japan's capybara cafés offer an unparalleled chance to interact with these gentle giants. We visited five of the best and ranked them.

March 30, 2026 · 7 min read
Conservation

Urban Capybaras: How Cities Are Learning to Coexist

As South American cities expand, capybara populations are adapting to urban environments. Ecologists are developing frameworks for peaceful coexistence.

March 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Photo Essay

Hot Spring Season: Capybaras in Onsen

Every winter, zoos across Japan fill outdoor baths for their capybara residents. The resulting scenes are pure joy.

March 24, 2026 · 4 min read

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