Visitors to an animal park in western Japan have enjoyed the sight of its capybara getting some respite from the winter cold ...

The capybara–also known as the water pig in German–has gained remarkable internet popularity in recent years. But behind the ...

The rodent is apparently enjoying life in Paso Robles on the central coast. Plant workers saw the capybara consuming vegetation and swimming in the water storage pond before making its way toward the ...

Capybaras have become somewhat of an internet sensation. Loved for their relaxed demeanour, friendly nature and laid-back lifestyle, they’re social media icons. But beyond the viral videos, there’s a ...

A capybara missing from a Shropshire zoo has been spotted, but remains on the run in the wild. Cinnamon managed to escape from her enclosure at Hoo Zoo in Telford on Friday when the gates were opened ...

This column is part of a series where Verge staffers post highly subjective reviews of animals. Up until now, we’ve written about animals without telling you whether they suck or rule. We are now ...

Imagine being in the midst of an ordinary round, walking up to your ball that you saw land in a clean lie, and seeing this guy seated nearby, perhaps ready to snatch up your ball at any moment.

Capybara are expanding into areas of deforestation throughout South America, reports a new study conducted by Kansas State University researchers and published in the journal of Global Change Biology.