I just fell into that stupid, first-world trap of now wanting one of these horribly as a pet. I'm presuming, as in most cases, that would be a disaster for the animal, but I am still looking into it!

EDIT: and this site seems to have some good, realistic information on the topic: https://capybaraworld.wordpress.com/2013/02/20/a-pet-capybara-should-i-have-one/

TL;DR - You can keep them as pets if you're prepared to be with them every day. Having a second one sounds mandatory as well. Evidently they're extremely tied to their 'herd' and experience far worse anxiety when separated from their familiar companions.

No capybara for me, but glad to know I could one day have one if my life allowed it!

Heh, hence why I have no pets. I have a hard time raising myself.

Prove it. I want to see it feed, clean, etc. you.

Sometimes cats will bring you a dead bird or rodent, and they're quite eager to clean your face, arms, legs, feet, etc. with their raspy tongues.

It kind of sounds like a horses whinny sped up!

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Giant gineau pigs that sound like tribbles.

It sounds a little like a Dilophosaurus. =)