18 photos that prove a capybara can be cuter than 100 puppies

Capybaras are twice the size of a beaver and are considered the largest rodents on Earth. Despite their size, they seem to get along with everyone, literally. They make easy friends, play with monkeys and even hug humans. In short: capybaras are pure love!

O awesome.club selected 18 photos that show the sweeter side of these giant rodents. Come see!

1. “I managed to hug a capybara!”

2. “This capybara loves affection”

3. It’s really cute, isn’t it?

“Hi Reddit from user daddybara”

4. A ride for the monkeys

5. “This is me, meeting a capybara after 15 years of waiting for this moment!”

6. “You can sit wherever you want”

7. “They grow so fast, don’t they?”

8. It’s impossible to know who is more curious…

9. “These baby capybaras showed up at my work”

10. “I met this guy at a zoo that rescues animals. His name is Hector, he is very fond of lettuce and was very friendly — what a wonderful encounter!”

11. “Come here, I need to tell you a secret…”

12. “It’s just fun around here”

13. “The happiest day in Harajuku! This little guy was soaking wet, sat on my lap and tried to eat my shirt. We became best friends instantly.”

14. Friendship doesn’t see size or race

15. The friend on the right is also looking for some affection!

16. A baby drinking milk from a bottle… Looks like he’s enjoying it!

17. The beginning of a beautiful friendship

We would like to add that while friendly and peaceful for the most part, capybaras are still wild animals and can attack. They can be dangerous and transmit zoonoses. Therefore, we ask you to be cautious and always be attentive.

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Have you ever seen a capybara? Do you have or have you ever had a rodent as a pet? Share your photos with us in the comments!