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Where do Capybaras Live?

Posted in: Case Studies, Health | January 11, 2020 at 4:14 am , by Stacy Winnick

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The simple answer is that capybaras live in South America. (No, they don’t come from Australia.) They range from eastern Panama, where the Lesser Capybaras live, and into Argentina in a limited region south of Uruguay. That isn’t very helpful if you are wondering whether one would be happy in...

Do Capybaras Like Snow?

Posted in: Case Studies, Health | June 10, 2019 at 5:58 pm , by Stacy Winnick

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Keeping pet capybaras in cold climates can be done, but it isn’t easy. Capybaras are tropical animals, so they need special accommodations, care, and precautions when housed in colder climates. This post examines some options using, as an example, my capybara, Dobby, who lived in Seattle, Washington. In it, I...