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Toffie is the next generation capybara. He was born to one of Capinka’s daughters, so he is now Capinka’s grandchild. Although his mother, as a first-time mother, was sometimes confused by her role, Capinka, as a seasoned mother, always kept an eye on the whole situation, and her daughter naturally began to copy her maternal behavior.
THANK YOU for the Toffie capybara adoption contribution:
Petrovi Altofovi.
It is the largest living rodent in the world. The head is heavy, with a blunt square snout and a bristling upper lip. The eyes are placed high on the head so that the capybara can see well even when swimming. The body is stocky and barrel-shaped, similar to a wild boar. The fur is short and bristly, the sparse grey-brown hairs have a reddish tinge. The limbs are short and thick, very well adapted for swimming. There are always four hoof-like toes on the front limbs, only three on the hind limbs. A short swimming membrane is noticeable between the fingers.
The eyes, nostrils and ears of the capybara are placed in one plane on the top of the head, which allows the capybara to breathe without protruding the eyes and ears above the water surface.
The largest dominant males have a black, shiny scent skin gland called “morillo” at the base of their nose, which produces a whitish secretion during the breeding season. Capybaras use it for marking. Females also have similar glands, but significantly smaller.
Capybaras are excellent swimmers and can stay underwater for up to five minutes, using this ability to escape from predators. If necessary, the capybara can even sleep in the water, with only its nose sticking out of the water.
They usually live in groups led by a dominant male who always marks his territory by rubbing the gland on his head. Some capybaras also live solitary lives – individual males often unsuccessfully try to join larger groups.
When the female is ready to mate, the interested male often chases her for several hours. The female gives birth in seclusion, but returns to her group the same day, leaving the offspring in hiding. Fur cubs join the group after three to four days. They can feed on grass in the first weeks, but they stick together until their mother weans them.
They graze mostly in the early morning, late afternoon and even at night. During the morning they mostly rest in the forest and spend the afternoon cooling off in the water.
Capybara meat is said to be very tasty. At one time, their meat was even considered fasting.
If a capybara detects a threat, it will begin to bark in warning, alerting the other capybaras to seek shelter and safety by running into the water or standing still until the danger has passed.
Toffie is the next generation capybara. He was born to one of Capinka’s daughters, so he is now Capinka’s grandchild. Although his mother, as a first-time mother, was sometimes confused by her role, Capinka, as a seasoned mother, always kept an eye on the whole situation, and her daughter naturally began to copy her maternal behavior.
THANK YOU for the Toffie capybara adoption contribution:
Petrovi Altofovi.
It is the largest living rodent in the world. The head is heavy, with a blunt square snout and a bristling upper lip. The eyes are placed high on the head so that the capybara can see well even when swimming. The body is stocky and barrel-shaped, similar to a wild boar. The fur is short and bristly, the sparse grey-brown hairs have a reddish tinge. The limbs are short and thick, very well adapted for swimming. There are always four hoof-like toes on the front limbs, only three on the hind limbs. A short swimming membrane is noticeable between the fingers.
The eyes, nostrils and ears of the capybara are placed in one plane on the top of the head, which allows the capybara to breathe without protruding the eyes and ears above the water surface.
The largest dominant males have a black, shiny scent skin gland called “morillo” at the base of their nose, which produces a whitish secretion during the breeding season. Capybaras use it for marking. Females also have similar glands, but significantly smaller.
Capybaras are excellent swimmers and can stay underwater for up to five minutes, using this ability to escape from predators. If necessary, the capybara can even sleep in the water, with only its nose sticking out of the water.
They usually live in groups led by a dominant male who always marks his territory by rubbing the gland on his head. Some capybaras also live solitary lives – individual males often unsuccessfully try to join larger groups.
When the female is ready to mate, the interested male often chases her for several hours. The female gives birth in seclusion, but returns to her group the same day, leaving the offspring in hiding. Fur cubs join the group after three to four days. They can feed on grass in the first weeks, but they stick together until their mother weans them.
They graze mostly in the early morning, late afternoon and even at night. During the morning they mostly rest in the forest and spend the afternoon cooling off in the water.
Capybara meat is said to be very tasty. At one time, their meat was even considered fasting.
If a capybara detects a threat, it will begin to bark in warning, alerting the other capybaras to seek shelter and safety by running into the water or standing still until the danger has passed.
