Ko is absolutely blissful, rolling over in extreme bliss, as Shoko Ono, the keeper, pets him. Ono has spent a long time observing the capybaras and learning what they really like.
You can read more about capybaras in my book (published as a paperback and e-book from Amazon):
"I Fell in Love With A Capybara".
The story of the capybaras who changed my life, including Romeo and Tuff'n. Capybaras are such interesting and emotional animals and they lead such rich, interesting and often very emotional lives. 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.
I also include the story of two capybaras who were rescued as newborns in South America after hunters or predators killed their mothers. The lady who rescued Ramos says: "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. Ramos is a superior being." Ramos lives with dogs, cats and rescued tapirs, peccaries, sheep, pigs and cows who treat him as their leader.
This is Book 1 from my original book (published as 3 books): "My Life with Capybaras. What Capybaras Have Taught Me"
With lots of photos and links to videos showing the interesting, clever and often amusing behaviours and relationships of these capybaras.
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