Caplin Rous – a famous Capybara (71 pics)

posted: 16 Oct 2009 /

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The Capybara is the largest living rodent in the world. Its closest relatives are chinchillas and guinea pigs. Its common name means "master of the grasses" in the Guarani language while its scientific name, hydrochaeris, is Greek for "water hog". Adult capybaras may grow to 130 centimetres (4.3 ft) in length, and weigh up to 65 kg (140 lb). The top recorded weight is 105.4 kg (232 lbs).
And this one named Caplin Rous (pronounced rose) is quite famous in the Internet

Caplin Rous – a famous Capybara (71 pics)

Caplin Rous – a famous Capybara (71 pics)

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Animal of the day - Jerboa (21 pics + 2 videos)

posted: 27 May 2009 /

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Jerboas are small jumping desert rodents found throughout Asia and northern Africa.
This is a miracle of nature. Inside, you will see a compilation of funny pictures with this animal and two very cool videos. On the first video, you’ll see one of the representatives of pygmy jerboa, a unique species of jerboas. .

Animal of the day - Jerboa (21 pics + 2 videos)