The best evidence we have suggests that, while Caviomorpha originated in South America, they came from ancestors in Africa, over 40 million years ago. So how did they get there?

Rodents are known for being pretty small, but wait till you see the world's largest rodent: the capybara!

Meet Santiago, the Patagonian Mara. Watch as Zoo Educator Hannah demonstrates what positive reinforcement is, and why it's an important technique in providing excellent care for animals like Santi.

Although he may look like a cross between a rabbit and a deer, he's actually a rodent.

Meet the newest member of this family and learn all about the world's largest rodent.

Turns out corralling a couple capybaras is anything but easy.

Learn all about these social, water-loving leaf eaters.

Although he may look like a cross between a rabbit and a deer, he's actually a rodent.

A video entitled “Life in a Rain Forest” which explores the parts of a rain forest and how the animals that live there have adapted to that environment.

Capybaras, also known as water pigs, are the largest living rodents in the world. With their short, dark brown fur and semi-aquatic nature, they thrive near water sources like rivers and swamps. These social animals live in groups and...

This week on Nature League, Brit Garner explores the amazingness of rodents, and Adrian asks her if capybaras are the Tom Hanks of the non-human animal kingdom.

Who’s that over there? Flash has just spotted another cool creature he can add to his Animal Alphabet! Our intrepid traveller Flash explores land, sea and air spotting different species of wildlife in their natural habitats and...

Laura-Gray Streets reads Sandra Beasley's poem, "Unit of Measure”.

This time on our tour of the world’s zoos and wildlife parks, we get to meet a lot of cheeky monkeys – including a chimpanzee who can

paint! Also, we check on a baby koala separated from his mother as she was ill, and looked after...

Rodent of unusual size visits TV studio, captures John Northcott's heart

Moana 2 doesn't have the magic — or music or plot, for that matter — of Disney's 2016 original. But if you have your heart set on an animated adventure, Flow, the wondrous story about a cat swept away in a flood, is a much better choice,...

Capybara Mammal Drinking Water

Capybara family

MS PAN Capuchin Monkey on capybara / Atlanta, United States

MS Capuchin Monkey on capybara / Atlanta, United States

A capybara forages on long grasses.

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