Chapter 1
The giant rodent blueprint
Chapter 2
The master of water
Chapter 3
The world's chillest diplomat
Chapter 4
Global stardom and cultural quirks
YOUR GOAL
Master of Secrets of the world's chillest rodent
Ch 4 · Global stardom and cultural quirks
futura Capybara Hot Spring Stardom
Chilling in the hot spring! (Oh yeah!) / Floating with the yuzu fruit! (Aoo-oo!)
futura Japanese keepers float aromatic yellow citrus to ward off colds, resulting in iconic images of bathing capybaras balancing
Fun Fact
Vatican fish decree: In 1784, the Catholic Church officially classified the capybara as a fish so Venezuelan believers could eat them during Lent.
Glossary
onsen (noun)
A Japanese hot spring, or a bathhouse surrounding one. In 1982, Japan's Izu Shaboten Zoo pioneered the viral winter tradition of letting capybaras bathe in them.
A Japanese hot spring, or a bathhouse surrounding one. In 1982, Japan's Izu Shaboten Zoo pioneered the viral winter tradition of letting capybaras bathe in them.
Quiz
During which seasonal event do Japanese zoos prepare special fruit baths for capybaras?