A tapir and a capybara who became best friends at a zoo have been euthanized on the same day after keepers decided it was the most compassionate option.

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 ...

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 ...

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