Couple capybara's hanging out in a spa

[packman]

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[GallopingGhost]

1. If you've ever

seen these up close, they are really cute and cool. World's largest guinea pig.

[NJCher]

2. never heard of 'em

but they are obviously having a great time.

[blaze]

4. Apparently, they play well with others

(photo heavy)

https://www.boredpanda.com/capybara-unusual-animal-friendship/

[AllaN01Bear]

3. was just going to say that .:)

darn they are cute .

[snooper2]

6. The are legal to have as pets in Texas

[CottonBear]

7. I have seen these giant rodents at the zoo in my hometown.

They are really cute! Huge bodies and tiny little feet. They seem very laid back.

[GallopingGhost]

5. There's a woman

in Texas who keeps one as a pet.

Apparently, they are tame and loving and extremely loyal to their owner. She says they can be territorial and bite visitors they don't like, but that's dogs, too.

She also says he's great out in public and people love to pet him.

*Edited to add her website is still up. It's called gianthamster.com

[SharonAnn]

8. Their skin makes the softest leather. Great for gloves. Called "Carpincho"

Common in luxury good stores in Chile, Argentina, etc.

[Historic NY]

9. Ah...the good life