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Giant rodent makes unusual pet
The capybara is the largest species of rodent and is growing in popularity as an exotic pet.
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This photo released by Melanie Typaldos shows Caplin, her pet capybara. The capybara, Hydrochoerus Hydrochaeris, is a semi-aquatic rodent of South America. It weighs about a hundred pounds, and is about 2 feet tall at the shoulder.
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