The world’s largest rodent is often seen as slow and harmless on land, but its behavior changes dramatically in water.

A capybara looks almost too calm for its size. At close to 150 pounds, it lounges by the water with an expression that rarely changes, a blank stare that people can’t seem to get enough of. Videos and ...

Capybaras are some of nature’s most interesting animals, known for their sweet personalities and unique social bonds. Florida’s Clearwater Marine Aquarium knows just how beloved these large rodents ...

Capybaras have captured the hearts of animal lovers worldwide with their gentle personalities and perpetual calm. These charismatic rodents from South America display remarkable social behaviors that ...

There are two contenders for biggest rat in the world, depending on how you want to measure it. One measures 88cm long while ...

One in California, one in Maryland, and only one is real. Aug. 17, 2011 — -- Just think! A capybara in California, and a chupacabra in Maryland, all in the same wave of news stories. Leaving ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People living on the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean long had spoken of a big, tree-dwelling rat called vika that inhabited the rainforest, but the remarkable rodent ...

GOSHEN — Take a hike and learn more about America's largest rodent. A beaver-focused hike is being offered by Elkhart County Parks. The event is scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and will begin at ...