ST. LOUIS (AP) — The world’s largest rodent is having a big moment. The capybara – a semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig — is the latest in a long line of “it” animals to get star ...

The British zoo where a capybara escaped in March said there have been multiple unconfirmed recent sightings -- as well as ...

Congrats are in order for mom, Buttercup.

What’s driving the craze? It’s a perfect storm of social media magic and the animals’ naturally endearing traits. Capybaras have naturally sociable and relaxed personalities and can often be seen ...

The youngster will have their first health check in the coming weeks at which point keepers will find out the gender and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Animal lovers now have a place to hang out with the “it” animals of the moment — big furry rodents. In the back of a real estate ...

Samba, a nine-month-old capybara, escaped from Marwell Zoo in Hampshire in March and remains missing, with staff now ...