The capybara – a South American relative of the guinea pig -- is the latest in a long line of “it” animals to receive star status during the holiday shopping season. (AP video by Teresa Crawford and ...

Capybaras are hefty South American rodents that are related to guinea pigs. Until recently, you were more likely to see them in zoos rather than homes, but they are becoming increasingly popular ...

It would be an exterminator’s worst nightmare: A 1,545-pound rodent with a voracious appetite and big teeth. Resembling a guinea pig grown to the size of a buffalo, the animal lived millions of years ...