The ROUS Foundation has collected capybara weights since about 2007. The lack of available data regarding capybara weights inspired us to collect as much data as possible. We were lucky to have a number of cooperative owners and quickly amassed enough data to determine the range of normal capybara weights...
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Category Archives: Why Weight?
The RF Why Weight Program
The goal of the ROUS Foundation is to help captive capybaras live the longest, healthiest, and happiest lives possible. A critical endeavour toward the achievement of this goal is understanding the health concerns of capybaras as they grow and mature. The size and weight of many animals can be a...
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New Project: Why Weight?
One of the big challenges of keeping an exotic pet like a capybara is knowing when they are sick. In the wild, even minor illnesses or injuries frequently mean death. Sick capybaras may be pushed from the band to prevent the spread of disease or as an attempt to reduce...
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