Capybara & Black Vulture

From Hato El Cedral these 2 seemed to pose. Capybara with black vulture. The capybara was declared to be a fish by a Papal Bull in 1784 so that the converted catholic indigenous populations could eat it for protein during lent and on Fridays.

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Patomarazul

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Nice scene! I hope the vulture is not waiting for the capybara to die :-) Posted 5 years ago
1. NattyOne
  
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  They were hanging round close by the ranch awaiting a cow butchering session. Interestingly I was told that the caiman were not keen on attacking the adult capybara because they did not like the hairs on them, which are almost like spines but they'd be happy to go for the young with their softer shorter hair. Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
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    Can confirm:
    
    Also, are you aware of the internet joke where Capybaras are friends with all other creatures?
    https://www.boredpanda.com/capybara-unusual-animal-friendship/ Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
  2. 1. NattyOne
      
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      Nice yes - I have a few Snowy Egret etc. can't seem to add in this comment Posted 5 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

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I remember first learning about these capybara as a child - I had made a project for the summer to study rodents, being from the UK in my head I had images of rabbits, mice, rats and so on - imagine my delight and astonishment to discover the how big the largest member of this family was and one with such an intriguing name and appearance! Every time I see one such as here, it makes me smile and remember. Thank you, this is a super shot. Posted 5 years ago
1. NattyOne
  
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  They are wonderful, this was the 1st time I'd seen them (from the UK) - Wonderful when they all throw themselves into the water - Whilst not as large, the agouti's are equally as fascinating and of course a major rainforest gardener. Posted 5 years ago

Christine Young

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Lol, such a cool shot! Posted 5 years ago

Christine Young

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From today's Facebook post:

Capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) are the “cool kids” in nature. They are intelligent, gentle, highly social, and show no prejudice. These giant rodents get along with everyone. They have been seen hanging out with birds, monkeys, turtles, domesticated animals, and even large predators, like crocodiles! Capybaras are apparently the friendliest, least offensive, most chill animals on the planet. We can learn a lot from their example! {Spotted in Venezuela by JungleDragon user, NattyOne} #JungleDragon #Capybara #Hydrochoerushydrochaeris #friendshipinnature

https://www.facebook.com/jungledragonwildlife/ Posted 5 years ago

NattyOne

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hanks Christine - been away over the weekend - got back just! no water, no internet after storm Ciara - still others much worse off - my schools, where I work all still shut too because of lack of drinking water. Cheers, ;-) Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  You're welcome!
  
  And, eek! I heard about that storm and am glad that you are home safely. Hopefully everything will be restored soon. We got some snow/ice in the northeastern US from that storm system, but nothing major. Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
2. 1. NattyOne
    
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    Infrastructure or lack of it the problem - you get it worse than us - continental weather - Unlikely to get water back now till Friday at earliest then we're due on ferry on Irish Sea on Sunday but 60-70 mph storm so I don't think we'll be doing that - but as my mam says "Many a bigger loss at sea!!" Cheers ;¬) + Laptop died over the weekend & car battery died when we flew back from Isle of Man - Never mind ;-) Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      Ugh, one thing after another! Bummer, but hope it all gets sorted quickly :). Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. NattyOne
        
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        We now have water at low pressure - don't worry we'll survive - thanks Posted 5 years ago

The Capybara

The capybara is the largest extant rodent in the world. Its closest relatives are agouti, chinchillas, coyphillas, and guinea pigs. Native to South America, the capybara inhabits savannas and dense forests and lives near bodies of water. It is a highly social species and can be found in groups as large as 100 individuals, but usually lives in groups of 10 - 20 individuals. The capybara is not a threatened species, though it is hunted for its meat and skin.

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Similar species: Rodents

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