Delightful little critters in the family


Luna and Lotus getting ready for their bath. Photo: Melyssa Mei

Rodents are the chewers or gnawers of the animal world. They are famous for having continuously growing incisor teeth, which is why they need to chew all the time. They also have pretty fur, round eyes and come in all shapes and sizes.

The poster rodent is the capybara from South America that are all over social media thanks to their super cool attitude. Hanging out with ducks, turtles, birds, cats and even jaguars, they are over a meter long and can weigh up to 60kg – not a pet you can keep in your bedroom!

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