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A Capybara as a Pet?

'Caplin Rous' a capybara, the largest species of rodent in the world and closely related to the guinea pig, and pet to owner Melanie Typaldos in Buda, Texas.

'Caplin Rous' a capybara, the largest species of rodent in the world and closely related to the guinea pig, and pet to owner Melanie Typaldos in Buda, Texas.

Is it a cat? Is it a dog? Is it a hamster? These are just some of the questions Melanie Typaldos and her daughter Coral have to answer when they are seen with their pet. In fact, Caplin Rous is a capybara, the largest species of rodent in the world and closely related to the guinea pig.

PS: ROUS = Rodent Of Unusual Size

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Posted by Rebecca on 12-Feb-2010 at 10:19 AM
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