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Celerity

(52,004 posts) Wed Aug 20, 2025, 12:36 PM Aug 20

a capybara during the annual weigh-in at London Zoo

Poppy Jewell strokes a capybara during the annual weigh-in at London Zoo, where animals’ measurements are recorded to monitor health, growth and breeding indicators. KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/AP

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a capybara during the annual weigh-in at London Zoo (Original Post) Celerity Aug 20 OP

I had never considered a large rodent as a spirit animal, but.......... mjvpi Aug 20 #1

I would welcome an opportunity to interact with one EYESORE 9001 Aug 20 #2

That capybara looks like it's thinking mwmisses4289 Aug 20 #3

Capybara enid602 Aug 20 #4

its a giantt gunia pig , me likes . AllaN01Bear Aug 20 #5

Cute MustLoveBeagles Aug 20 #6

mjvpi

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1. I had never considered a large rodent as a spirit animal, but..........

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Wed Aug 20, 2025, 12:42 PM

Aug 20

EYESORE 9001

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2. I would welcome an opportunity to interact with one

Reply to mjvpi (Reply #1)

Wed Aug 20, 2025, 12:55 PM

Aug 20

Of course, I’ve also said that about larger, more dangerous animals as well. Friends & family can’t seem to dissuade me. I’ve held a falcon on my arm, a lion cub that took up my entire lap, and cuddled up next to a black bear. Next, I’d like to get close to a cheetah, whose personality I trust more than any other large cat.