Woman Keeps World’s Largest Rodent As A Pet

Woman keeps world’s largest rodent as a pet

Caplin Rous relishes snuggling in bed, going to the pet store with his owner and performing tricks like shaking for treats. He might sound like your typical dog, but guess again. This 100-pound pet is actually a capybara, otherwise known as the largest rodent species on earth.

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