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06-27-2013, 10:09 AM
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Giant Capybara
Some people have dogs, some have cats and then there are some that have a 112-pound rodent for a pet. Melanie Typaldos, 57 and her husband Richard Loveman, 54, share their home in Buda, Texas, with a giant capybara named Gary. The semi-aquatic mammal is the world’s largest rodent. Ms Typaldos adopted the capybara from an owner who was no longer able to care for him, and said the cuddly 112-pound creature quickly became a part of the family. The 57-year-old even claims to have taught Gary to perform tricks. He learns tricks very quickly – faster than your typical dog would,’ she said. He knows how to shake, how to turn in a circle, how to stand up on his hind legs and how to jump up on things on command, it's Just like having a dog. It’s cool…except capybaras are fond of spraying their feces.  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  · |
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06-27-2013, 11:51 AM
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Re: Giant Capybara
I love the fact that it's named "Gary", it's a good name for him.
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06-27-2013, 04:15 PM
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Re: Giant Capybara
awesome.  they should make a show about it. the gary show.lol, there goes the couch. |
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06-29-2013, 02:51 AM
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Re: Giant Capybara
Very cute. The largest members of the guinea pig family. I'm glad GPS don't spray their feces. That just won't do!  |
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06-29-2013, 11:18 PM
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Re: Giant Capybara
They had me right up to the point of 'spraying feces'. That's a deal breaker. Still a cool little guy for a feces sprayer I guess. |
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06-30-2013, 05:06 AM
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Re: Giant Capybara
Love the pic of the cat and Gary giving each other affection.So cute!
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06-30-2013, 02:05 PM
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Re: Giant Capybara
They also do better in groups as they are very social. That's one reason why I don't have one. That and I don't think my bathtub is big enough.
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