Johnson the capybara and Al the Brazilian tapir, were euthanized Feb. 20 after a decline in both animals' health ...

A tapir and a capybara who became best friends at a zoo have been euthanized on the same day after keepers decided it was the most compassionate option.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The world’s largest rodent is having a big moment. The capybara – a semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig — is the latest in a long line of “it” animals to get star ...

What’s driving the craze? It’s a perfect storm of social media magic and the animals’ naturally endearing traits. Capybaras have naturally sociable and relaxed personalities and can often be seen ...

Before axolotls were everywhere, the “It” stuffed animal was a sloth, and before that it was a llama, and before that it was a narwhal. Now there’s a new kid in town: the capybara. The South American ...