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Lawmakers back down from controversial plan that would permit hunting of beloved creatures: 'We applaud the decision'

Colombia's government backed down from a proposed hunting quota for a popular species amid swift and fierce backlash. As Colombia One reported, the possibility of opening up capybaras (known locally ...
WTOL

Close encounters of the capybara kind: Meet the world's largest rodents at African Safari Wildlife Park

PORT CLINTON, Ohio — A popular Port Clinton wildlife park has added a big new addition in the form of the world's largest rodent. African Safari Wildlife Park formally debuted the critters Thursday ...
KGW8

Giant rodents cuddle with visitors at the Capybara Cafe in Florida

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Animal lovers now have a place to hang out with the “it” animals of the moment — big furry rodents. In the back of a real estate office building in what is known as America's ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Ohio Ren Fest booth faces backlash for treatment of capybara. Here's an expert's take

A young capybara being shown at the Ohio Renaissance Festival has sparked backlash online after some say it is experiencing poor living conditions. On or around Sept. 25, a Redditor on the subreddit r ...