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National Capybara Long Bath Contest : Who Takes the Crown?

A unique Long Bath Contest for capybaras was held in Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, featuring participants from five locations across Japan that house these creatures.

The Accidental Origin of Capybara Open Air Hot Baths

Great Big Story visited Izu Shaboten Zoo and found how they accidentally invented capybara open air hot baths in 1982.

Giant asteroid the size of 100 capybaras to pass Earth Tuesday - NASA

Asteroid 349507 (2008 QY) is around 1.2 kilometers in diameter, or around 100 capybaras – large enough that an impact event (which won't happen now) could be a worldwide catastrophe.

Fun Things to Do in Winter: 12 Best Destinations to Enjoy Winter in Japan

Winter is a beautiful time to visit Japan. There are many beautiful winter destinations to choose from. From enjoying gorgeous winter scenery to fun winter activities, to places serving specialty winter cuisine, you can find something for your trip. This article will help you decide on the best winter destinations to visit in Japan.

This Dog-Sized Rodent Is Your New Favorite Animal

This Dog-Sized Rodent Is Your New Favorite Animal Fodor s 2/2/2021 Chantel Delulio © Provided by Fodor s The capybara is 77 to 150 pounds of giant, water-loving-rodent cuteness. An animal that bears the mantle of “world’s largest rodent” doesn’t sound like the most adorable thing you can imagine but this creature from its appearance to its demeanor truly pulls out all the stops. You know you’re looking at a capybara if you’ve come face to face with what essentially appears to be a large ( extra large) guinea pig. They have stout bodies, rectangular heads, no tails, and little ears. Though they’re known by a few different names throughout their native South America, the word “capybara” derives from their Tupi name which roughly translates to “one who eats slender leaves.” Its Latin name is less ethereal, translating simply to “water hog.”

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