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