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 ...

Tupi the capybara was born at San Antonio Zoo in December and the little rodent has since become a star on the internet.

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 ...

A baby capybara is taken on an unusual outing to a busy pet store, quickly drawing attention from shoppers and staff. The ...

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 America's oldest city, capybaras ...

Move over, dragons and unicorns. If you have a child who loves stuffed animals, you may have noticed some odd creatures on their holiday wish list — and it’s all thanks to social media platforms like ...