stuny Posted October 29, 2014 Share #1  Posted October 29, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) The capybara, which we've seen in Panama and Brazil ranges in length from one ot 1.3 meters, and weighs 35-66 kilos, though individuals have been found up to 80 kilos. The males mark territory both the normal way, as well as rubbin facial scent glands on objects, as shown in the seocnd photo below. these are in the Brazilian Pantanal. Capybara enjoy poetry, gentle walks in the rain, and a good shiraz.  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!    Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!    ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/236241-would-the-worlds-largest-rodent-creep-you-out-4-photos/?do=findComment&comment=2696856'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Hi stuny, Take a look here Would the world's largest rodent creep you out? 4 photos. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
pauledell Posted October 29, 2014 Share #2 Â Posted October 29, 2014 Stuart, Â A great and informative series. Those ugly beasts would not be welcome in our house. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted October 29, 2014 Share #3 Â Posted October 29, 2014 Nice set with superb IQ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share #4 Â Posted October 29, 2014 K-H, Paul & Louis - Â Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted October 29, 2014 Share #5 Â Posted October 29, 2014 Hello Stuart, Â Nice photos, Â Actually they look quite snuggly. Â If they had larger ears & slightly smaller noses the would look like teddy bears. Â Happy 76. Time flies. Â Best Regards, Â Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share #6 Â Posted October 30, 2014 Michael - Â Thank you. I've often though they look rather friendly, and even snuggly as you suggest. With all their time in lakes, rivers and stagnent water, plus their prodigious skin glands I suspect cuddling them would need to be followed by a thorough shower. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Basso Posted November 5, 2014 Share #7 Â Posted November 5, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Stuart .A great capture of this beast.It Looks a bit like a beaver with long legs and no flat tail. Greetings: John Basso. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share #8 Â Posted November 5, 2014 John - Â Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEB Posted November 5, 2014 Share #9 Â Posted November 5, 2014 Gee...its a great big Guinea Pig! Very interesting shots Stu. Â Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted November 5, 2014 Share #10 Â Posted November 5, 2014 Those ugly beasts would not be welcome in our house. Â Chez moi, they would have to bring a very good Shiraz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share #11 Â Posted November 6, 2014 Mark & Michael - Â Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedi996sps Posted November 6, 2014 Share #12  Posted November 6, 2014 Liking the 1st one best. Huge!!! ....  i have seen something similar but much smaller in France and Italy, looked like they weighed about 10kg, but have no idea what they are? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/236241-would-the-worlds-largest-rodent-creep-you-out-4-photos/?do=findComment&comment=2701651'>More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted November 6, 2014 Share #13 Â Posted November 6, 2014 Hello Ali, Â Nice photo. Â These look like beavers. Â Do the have large, wide tails? Â Best Regards, Â Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedi996sps Posted November 6, 2014 Share #14  Posted November 6, 2014 Hello Ali, Nice photo.  These look like beavers.  Do the have large, wide tails?  Best Regards,  Michael  Hi Michael, They have a tail which is about half the length of their body (just visible in photo) as is round and covered with fur, so no, not a beaver as far as i am aware. This one was in a stream in a town and not at all shy, i got within several feet of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted November 6, 2014 Share #15 Â Posted November 6, 2014 Hello Ali, Â There is another animal which is similar to a beaver but is a little smaller. It has a round tail & also likes the water. Â It is called a muskrat. Â Best Regards, Â Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted November 6, 2014 Share #16 Â Posted November 6, 2014 Hi Michael,They have a tail which is about half the length of their body (just visible in photo) as is round and covered with fur, so no, not a beaver as far as i am aware. This one was in a stream in a town and not at all shy, i got within several feet of it. Â I think this meets the description for Nutrias. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted November 7, 2014 Share #17  Posted November 7, 2014 Hello Ali,  I think Philipp is probably correct.  Muskrats & Nutria both look pretty much the same but I checked & it seems Muskrats don't grow as big as your 10kg swimmer while Nutria often do.  Muskrats only grow to around 2kg.  Both Muskrats & Nutria were introduced into Europe from the Western Hemisphere. Muskrats from the Northern part of the Western Hemisphere. Nutrias from the Southern part of the Western Hemisphere  Best Regards,  Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedi996sps Posted November 7, 2014 Share #18 Â Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks Michael and Philipp. I have also been googling the Nutria and whilst it escaped and started breeding in the UK, it was successfully eradicated, although one was found a few years back and was initially thought by the people who killed it as being a giant rat. Cant quite understand why you would feel the need to kill it even if it was a giant rat, but there you go. Still, imagine coming across the proper giants that Stuart saw, they look like small horses! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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