Meet a real live capybara July 18, 2010 8:46 PM Subscribe
If you will be in the Austin, TX would like to meet the capybara who was the subject of this post, she will be at the Buda Public Library on Thursday, July 22nd at 2:00PM.
The library is located at 303 Main Street, Buda, TX 78610.
The library is located at 303 Main Street, Buda, TX 78610.
I. Totally. Want. One. Of. Those.
And an Akita. And everyone else's cat.
These pet-based posts must stop now, I tell you.
posted by MuffinMan at 4:43 AM on July 19, 2010
And an Akita. And everyone else's cat.
These pet-based posts must stop now, I tell you.
posted by MuffinMan at 4:43 AM on July 19, 2010
Will Jeff Vandermeer be there?
posted by cjorgensen at 7:16 AM on July 19, 2010
posted by cjorgensen at 7:16 AM on July 19, 2010
I can't go, but wrath will be upon all of you if there aren't dozens and dozens of pictures. Also videos.
posted by griphus at 8:36 AM on July 19, 2010
posted by griphus at 8:36 AM on July 19, 2010
All of my local friends with kids were at least mildly interested. Thanks for the tip!
posted by restless_nomad at 7:12 PM on July 19, 2010
posted by restless_nomad at 7:12 PM on July 19, 2010
What a nice capybara!
First of all, it's a he not a she. His name is Caplin, and he's very well behaved. The best part were all the kids present and their totally random questions and facts they spout out.
What do they dream about?
Jaguar means that it kills in one pounce.
An anaconda is the world's largest snake.
Otters have clear eyelids that help them see underwater.
Jaguars have distinct spots that help them hide in the bushes. <>
Caplin ate a popsicle, made some cute noises, and tolerated lots of kids and adults petting him. His hair feels a lot like hay. His owner walked him in on a leash, and he can pull. He weighs about 110lbs, which apparently is a little on the small side for capybaras.
Thanks, MetaFilter, for alerting me to a potential capybara encounter in my area. We had a great time.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 7:50 PM on July 22, 2010
First of all, it's a he not a she. His name is Caplin, and he's very well behaved. The best part were all the kids present and their totally random questions and facts they spout out.
What do they dream about?
Jaguar means that it kills in one pounce.
An anaconda is the world's largest snake.
Otters have clear eyelids that help them see underwater.
Jaguars have distinct spots that help them hide in the bushes. <>
Caplin ate a popsicle, made some cute noises, and tolerated lots of kids and adults petting him. His hair feels a lot like hay. His owner walked him in on a leash, and he can pull. He weighs about 110lbs, which apparently is a little on the small side for capybaras.
Thanks, MetaFilter, for alerting me to a potential capybara encounter in my area. We had a great time.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 7:50 PM on July 22, 2010
On twitter. On twitpic (for those wanting the photos)
posted by cjorgensen at 7:05 AM on July 23, 2010
posted by cjorgensen at 7:05 AM on July 23, 2010
There are also lots of photos at his Facebook page, including some from the gig at the library.
posted by Daddy-O at 7:39 PM on July 23, 2010
posted by Daddy-O at 7:39 PM on July 23, 2010
/pours some out for Caplin.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:41 PM on January 4, 2011
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:41 PM on January 4, 2011
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posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 9:10 PM on July 18, 2010