I Fell In Love With A Capybara

By Liz Capaldi

This book features stories about the rich, interesting and often very emotional lives of pet capybaras, including Romeo and Tuff''n, and newborn baby capybaras rescued in the wild after their mothers were killed by hunters and predators respectively. Anyone with an interest in capybaras will love this book. Nobody else has written about capybaras with as much Insight, Understanding, Knowledge and Humor. An award-winning author, Alex Kartashov, who writes about capybaras and has a Ph.D. in Biology wrote: "A real encyclopedia of capybaras'' lives, written with unique and unsurpassable knowledge and love. There is no other book about a non-- domestic species written with such a deep knowledge and understanding of an animal. She has learned more about these beautiful, intelligent and friendly animals than any human on the planet. If you love capybaras (like me) this book is an absolute must for you." My knowledge comes from 12 years spent in the company of capybaras (spending all day, every day for 6 - 8 months a year), observing capybaras intently and learning about them I include many, many photos and the names of my YouTube videos which illustrate the scenes I write about Romeo and Tuff''n became family to me. I became part of their herd. I loved them more than anyone except my husband. Romeo and Tuff''n lived as members of their family, sleeping in the family bed and joining in family activities. Capybaras are exceptionally emotional and none more so than Romeo. If anyone was ill or injured, Romeo would spend the day beside them on the bed being very affectionate and making us feel better. Pet capybaras learn many English words and phrases My observations go beyond any research paper I have read on this species. I also give information on how to look after a capybara, health issues, treatments and how to create a safe environment. A scientist wrote: "I think your book about capybaras has an important feature which makes it different from all other books about these animals. You are the most mindful and observant person writing about capybaras." What other people have said about me: This tribute came from Tim Andrews who loves capybaras and has followed my posts and videos over the years: "No one has done more than Liz Capaldi to champion the cause of capybaras online, and to fight back against the myths that cause them to be mistreated. Her writings and YouTube videos exploring their characters, their intelligence, and just how much we can learn from them are truly legendary. Liz herself though is also truly inspirational for just how much she has dedicated herself to championing their cause and their ideas. For that reason, she is today''s Awesome Person of The Day Another capybara aficionado, whose father was Agricultural Minister in Uruguay, wrote of Tim Andrews tribute: "I can''t imagine a more justified honour than this. Since a long time ago you have dedicated yourself to the study and understanding of capybaras in every possible way. Day after day. With love, method and seriousness. Congratulations! I feel delighted that you have received such recognition. You deserve it. You have earned it." Another wrote: "I guess you were a capybara in your previous life, you understand almost everything about them". One person in South America who rescued a newborn capybara pup whose mother was killed by predators describes her capybara, now 7 years old: "Ramos has had a huge impact on me. I see him as godlike. Capybaras seem to know so much more than we know. Capybaras feel things we are completely unaware of. They sense things before they happen. For me Ramos is a superior being." Ramos lives with dogs, cats and rescued tapirs, peccaries, sheep, pigs and cows. But her capybara stands apart as a very special being. Many people believe I know more about capybaras than anyone.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CWDDX1VN
• ISBN13: 9798882546969
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 8.0"