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capybara
noun
cap·y·bara
ˌka-pi-ˈber-ə 
-ˈba-rə,
-ˈbär-ə
: a tailless semiaquatic South and Central American rodent (Hydrochaerus hydrochaeris) often exceeding four feet (1.2 meters) in length
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Even in the summer Tennessee heat, one attendee donned a capybara costume and walked around hugging other patrons.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The zoo houses more than 100 animals including lions, tigers and capybaras, according to its website.
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Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
There were sharp edges in the kangaroo enclosure, for instance, and damage to the artificial grass floor of the capybara enclosure, inspectors said in January 2024.
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Katie Surma,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
The young capybara has become an unexpected online star since the zoo announced its arrival last month.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The zoo houses more than 100 animals including lions, tigers and capybaras, according to its website.
—
Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
There were sharp edges in the kangaroo enclosure, for instance, and damage to the artificial grass floor of the capybara enclosure, inspectors said in January 2024.
—
Katie Surma,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
The young capybara has become an unexpected online star since the zoo announced its arrival last month.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Capybara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capybara. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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capybara
noun
cap·y·bara
ˌkap-i-ˈbar-ə
-ˈbär-
-ˈbär-
: a tailless South American rodent often exceeding four feet (1.2 meters) in length that is often found in or near water
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