Capybaras became world-famous revolutionaries when they invaded an ultra-rich gated community in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They could almost be seen to be reclaiming their land, as the community they “invaded” was built on their native wetlands!
Capybaras belong to the Cavy family of rodents, a group of South American rodents that also includes the domestic guinea pig.
They’re highly social creatures. While they usually live in groups of ten to twenty, this number has been known to rise as high as 100 or so.
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