The capybara–also known as the water pig in German–has gained remarkable internet popularity in recent years. But behind the memes and matching stuffed animals lies a fascinating animal with complex ...

The rodent is apparently enjoying life in Paso Robles on the central coast. Plant workers saw the capybara consuming vegetation and swimming in the water storage pond before making its way toward the ...

It's one thing to get a goldfish because your daughter begs for one. It's quite another to end up with a hundred-pound rodent who has more than 2,700 Twitter followers. Caplin Rous is a capybara.