Water pigs! Capybara husbandry in a biomedical research lab (2020)

Strait, K.,Chisholm, A., Kusovska, C. et al.

Abstract

Capybaras, also known as “water pigs,” are the world’s largest rodent. Although these animals are closely related to guinea pigs, with a shoulder height of approximately 2 ft, coarse brown fur, and partially webbed feet, they are unlike any guinea pig you have ever seen! This article describes the husbandry, housing, and environmental enrichment for capybaras.