Capybara from York Zoo

The World's Largest Rodent

Brad Sylvester

The Capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris) is the world's largest rodent. It eats aquatic plants from the shallows of rivers, marshes and lakes. The capybara is native to South and Central America. These photos were taken at the York Zoo in York, Maine.

Published by Brad Sylvester - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

Brad spent 18 years in the consumer electronics industry, including more than ten years in new product development. He now writes full time from his home in the mountains of New Hampshire.  View profile

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  • Loki Morgan6/23/2011

    awesome! :)

  • Lady Samantha6/22/2011

    I know they are rodents, but ohmigosh they are so cute!

  • Bill Hanks6/22/2011

    They are cute ahahaha

  • Carol Bengle Gilbert6/22/2011

    That zoo should really stop overfeeding its guinea pigs. Capybara indeed! :)

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