In 1982, a zookeeper at the Izu Shaboten Zoo in Shizuoka prefecture accidentally discovered that capybaras absolutely loved soaking in hot water, and the practice of providing them an onsen, or traditional Japanese hot springs, was born. Capybaras, the world's largest rodents, are native to South America. They are semi-aquatic and enjoy spending time in water. So it was no … [Read more...] about Capybaras and Onsens: A Match Made in Heaven
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Why Animals Can’t Resist the Charm of Capybaras
The inquiry raised on Tumblr was a compelling one: why do animals harbor such a fondness for capybaras? Determined to uncover the answer, Hasan Jasim embarked on a quest to conduct a bit of research on these captivating creatures. The photographic evidence documenting the capybara's amiable disposition and its ability to forge meaningful interspecies connections was … [Read more...] about Why Animals Can’t Resist the Charm of Capybaras
People are Surprised to Learn That Capybaras Can Swim Majestically Under Water
They move with much more grace underwater than they ever show on land. Capybaras, everyone's favorite gigantic rodent, are becoming popular on the Internet after a video demonstrating their exceptional swimming ability received over 100,000 likes. The video shows the animal bobbing around underwater with far more elegance than they do on land. Capybaras are the biggest … [Read more...] about People are Surprised to Learn That Capybaras Can Swim Majestically Under Water