{"id":9164,"date":"2024-08-21T16:21:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T09:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nn.ntt.edu.vn\/?p=9164"},"modified":"2024-08-21T16:21:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T09:21:47","slug":"the-capybara-craze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nn.ntt.edu.vn\/en\/news\/the-capybara-craze\/","title":{"rendered":"THE CAPYBARA CRAZE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Capybara Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Capybaras, scientifically named \u201cHydrochoerus hydrochaeris\u201d and sometimes nicknamed \u201cwater pigs,\u201d are commonly called capybaras or \u201ccapys\u201d for short. Although they may look like pigs, they are not related to them. Instead, capybaras are the largest rodents in the world, growing to twice the size of a beaver. These herbivorous mammals have an average lifespan of up to 7 years in the wild.<\/p>\n

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Source: littlepassports.com<\/p>\n

The Friendliest<\/strong> Creatures<\/strong><\/p>\n

The capybara, also known as the water pig, enjoys interacting with birds, cats, monkeys, and even crocodiles. While many rodents are feared for their destructive nature, this giant rodent is chosen as a pet by many people. It is famous for being gentle and is even considered the “most friendly” animal. True to its name, the water pig particularly loves water and even mates underwater. Capybaras can dive and stay underwater for up to 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

You might have seen pictures of birds standing on capybaras or monkeys sitting on their backs. Due to their friendly nature, they rarely refuse other animals climbing on them and may even lie calmly next to a fierce crocodile.<\/p>\n

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Source: theanimalparks.com<\/p>\n

Capybaras are also kept as pets, and in Japan, a zoo called Izu Shaboten even gives them hot baths to attract visitors.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Why Do Capys Look So Chill?<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, why are capybaras so relaxed? Joan Daniels, the conservator of mammals at Chicago Zoological Society\u2019s Brookfield Zoo, thinks it\u2019s linked to their natural behavior. \u201cThey have a calm demeanor, which might also be part of their survival strategies in the wild,\u201d she explains. \u201cThey\u2019re quiet, move slowly, and are stealthy, and I think that\u2019s what people are noticing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Source: boredpanda.com<\/p>\n

Capybaras have diverse personalities and their social preferences can vary. While it might be endearing to see one snuggling with a cat or lounging beside a bunny, not all capybaras get along with everyone. For instance, not all of them are fond of dogs.<\/p>\n

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Source: reddit.com<\/p>\n

Despite their cuteness, capybaras are exotic animals and can be challenging pets. Their coarse hair requires regular grooming to prevent matting and shedding, and their large teeth can cause damage if not properly managed. They also need a special diet that can be hard to maintain, which includes a variety of fresh vegetables and grasses. Additionally, capybaras are not very clean or quiet; they can be quite noisy and messy, making them demanding and potentially disruptive roommates.<\/p>\n

Sources: <\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/animals\/mammals\/facts\/cabybara-facts<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.littlepassports.com\/blog\/animals\/capybara\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/culture\/2023\/04\/12\/why-are-capybaras-systematically-taking-over-social-media<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Capybara Facts Capybaras, scientifically named \u201cHydrochoerus hydrochaeris\u201d and sometimes nicknamed \u201cwater pigs,\u201d are commonly called capybaras or \u201ccapys\u201d for short. Although they may look like pigs, they are not related to them. Instead, capybaras are the largest rodents in the world, growing to twice the size of a beaver. These herbivorous mammals have an average…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":9177,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nn.ntt.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nn.ntt.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nn.ntt.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nn.ntt.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nn.ntt.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9164"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nn.ntt.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9164\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nn.ntt.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nn.ntt.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nn.ntt.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nn.ntt.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}