ST. LOUIS (AP) — The world’s largest rodent is having a big moment. The capybara – a semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig — is the latest in a long line of “it” animals to get star ...

What’s driving the craze? It’s a perfect storm of social media magic and the animals’ naturally endearing traits. Capybaras have naturally sociable and relaxed personalities and can often be seen ...

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — Animal lovers now have a place to hang out with the “it” animals of the moment — big furry rodents. In the back of a real estate office building in what is known as ...

The giant rodent has become a national obsession long after the craze swept other countries.

This column is part of a series where Verge staffers post highly subjective reviews of animals. Up until now, we’ve written about animals without telling you whether they suck or rule. We are now ...