Johnson the capybara and Al the Brazilian tapir, were euthanized Feb. 20 after a decline in both animals' health ...

A tapir and a capybara who became best friends at a zoo have been euthanized on the same day after keepers decided it was the ...

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 ...

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 ...

There's a unique destination in Florida where visitors can sip coffee, cuddle capybaras, and contribute to wildlife conservation — all in one visit. Welcome to the Capybara Café, an interactive animal ...

Yes, the upcoming indie game Capybara Simulator gives you a chance to experience life as the internet’s second-favorite animal. On reflection, it’s kind of amazing that no one thought of this before ...

Move over, dragons and unicorns. If you have a child who loves stuffed animals, you may have noticed some odd creatures on their holiday wish list - and it's all thanks to social media platforms like ...