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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Arrested for assaulting capybara was recognized in another animal attack

One of the individuals arrested for brutally assaulting a capybara has been identified as having participated in a previous attack on another capybara last week, also in Ilha do Governador.

Mar 22 • 16:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Capybara beaten in North Zone of Rio shows improvement, says veterinarian

A capybara that was brutally attacked by a group of men in Rio de Janeiro has shown signs of recovery after initial veterinary treatment.

Mar 22 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ2 on Saturday, March 21, 2026

Several significant events were reported in Brazil including the death of a notable TV and theater figure, incidents of police violence, and discussions surrounding prominent legal and political figures.

Mar 21 • 22:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Brutal attack on a capybara in Rio: eight men beat the animal to the brink of death

Eight men violently assaulted a capybara in Rio de Janeiro, leading to the arrest of six men and two teenagers by local police.

Mar 21 • 21:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Acre News 1st Edition this Saturday, March 21, 2026

A roundup of various news stories from Acre, Brazil, including the passing of a former FBI agent and the arrest of six men for assaulting a capybara.

Mar 21 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Group beats capybara with sticks in the northern zone of Rio de Janeiro

A group of at least eight individuals attacked a capybara with sticks and metal bars in Rio de Janeiro, leading to the arrest of six adults and two minors suspected of the crime.

Mar 21 • 18:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police arrest 6 men and apprehend 2 minors for assaulting a capybara in North Zone of Rio

Police in Rio de Janeiro have arrested six men and apprehended two minors for their involvement in the assault of a capybara caught on security cameras.

Mar 21 • 17:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cameras capture men beating a capybara in North Zone of Rio; police search for aggressors

A capybara was brutally attacked by a group of eight men in Rio de Janeiro, with security cameras capturing the incident.

Mar 21 • 14:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize 120 kilos of alligator and capybara meat displayed in a market stall in Macapá

The police seized 120 kilos of illegal alligator and capybara meat in Macapá, Brazil, highlighting ongoing issues with wildlife crime.

Mar 21 • 13:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How to activate the 'Capybara mode' on WhatsApp in March 2026

WhatsApp users can change the app's icon to a cute capybara image, a trend known as 'Capybara mode', that has gained popularity in March 2026.

Mar 16 • 11:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Capybara injured after dog attack dies after being rescued in Maceió; VIDEO

A capybara that was attacked by dogs died after being rescued by the Military Police in Maceió, Brazil.

Mar 10 • 19:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dead capybara seen being transported on motorcycle in Campos

A dead capybara was recorded being transported on a motorcycle in Campos dos Goytacazes, prompting an investigation by local police.

Mar 4 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Capybara injured by metal cable in illegal hunting attempt is rescued after trap set up in Itapetininga

A capybara injured by a metal cable during an illegal hunting attempt in Itapetininga, Brazil, has been rescued after a containment structure was installed by local authorities.

Mar 4 • 10:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How to activate WhatsApp's 'Capybara Mode' in March 2026

The 'Capybara Mode' on WhatsApp allows users to customize the app's icon with an image of this beloved rodent, reflecting its global popularity.

Mar 3 • 13:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Capybara with bow stuck to its body wanted for a month is captured in Piracicaba and object removed, says city hall

A capybara in Piracicaba, Brazil, was successfully captured after being monitored for over a month while it had a plastic bow stuck to its body.

Mar 3 • 11:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Capybara with plastic tape stuck to its body rescued near the Pinheiros River in SP; VIDEO

A capybara was rescued near the Pinheiros River in São Paulo after being found with plastic tape tightly wrapped around its body, posing a serious risk to its health.

Feb 27 • 09:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The reason why 'insider' capybaras suffer from hair loss and skin diseases?

Capybaras have become a popular attraction at indoor zoos in South Korea, especially among families and children, despite some health issues affecting them.

Feb 25 • 20:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After more than two weeks hospitalized, PM who crashed motorcycle into capybara and suffered accident is discharged in AC

After spending over two weeks in the hospital, 36-year-old PM Maicon Uiriqui da Silva Menezes has been discharged following a motorcycle accident involving a capybara.

Feb 23 • 22:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga Zoo announces names of the 'fantastic five' capybara babies

The Riga Zoo has named five capybara babies, calling them Andu, Frīda, Straume, Tamis, and Maksimuss Otto, after receiving numerous creative suggestions from the public.

Feb 23 • 14:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga Zoo announces the names of the 'fantastic five' capybara pups

The Riga Zoo has announced the names of five new capybara pups: Andu, Frīda, Straume, Tamis, and Maksimuss Otto, following a public naming contest.

Feb 23 • 14:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Capybara babies in Riga Zoo have been named – meet the fantastic five!

Five baby capybaras born in Riga Zoo last autumn have been given names after a creative selection process.

Feb 23 • 09:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What Capybaras Were Like Millions of Years Ago: Migrations, Gigantism, and Extinctions

The article discusses the evolutionary history of capybaras, highlighting their adaptations through migrations, gigantism, and extinctions over millions of years.

Feb 21 • 22:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: capybara pups are rescued after getting lost from their mother in Votorantim

Two capybara pups were rescued in Votorantim, Brazil, one of which died from pneumonia shortly after being found.

Feb 19 • 21:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Capybara with 'arch' on its chest: learn how the management for the safe removal of an artifact stuck to the body of an animal works in Piracicaba

The city of Piracicaba is implementing management strategies to safely remove an object lodged in the chest of a capybara, ensuring the animal's well-being throughout the process.

Feb 19 • 16:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How to activate the 'Capybara Mode' on WhatsApp in February 2026

Users can customize WhatsApp by changing its logo to a capybara image, a feature available in February 2026.

Feb 19 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From confetti to capybara mascots, professionals add a special touch to the apotheosis of Marco Zero

The Carnival celebration at Marco Zero in Recife concluded its final day with various behind-the-scenes professionals contributing to the vibrant atmosphere.

Feb 18 • 10:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Costume score of 10: at the Carnival of the animal kingdom, capybara steals the show in Pantanal

A capybara in Brazil's Pantanal made headlines for its unique appearance at Carnival, covered in aquatic plants, showcasing a sustainable costume.

Feb 16 • 19:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The Capybara, the 'CEO of Calm': the Golden Rule of the Animal That is Friends with Everyone and Fears Nothing

The capybara, a highly social and calm creature, symbolizes tranquility amidst a polarizing world and has gained internet fame.

Feb 16 • 00:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A car hit a capybara crossing the road, and a neighbor who came to help was run over by another vehicle.

A tragic accident in Argentina involved a car colliding with a capybara and resulting in the death of a neighbor who came to assist.

Feb 15 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Capybara is caught in a supermarket and taken out in a cart in Acre

A capybara was spotted in a supermarket in Rio Branco, Acre, and was removed by security personnel using a shopping cart.

Feb 14 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Capybara spotted taking a sea bath at Arpoador

A capybara was spotted taking a bath in the sea at Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro, during a patrol by municipal agents.

Feb 13 • 01:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Capybara is seen refreshing itself in the sea at Arpoador; VIDEO

A capybara was spotted taking a bath in the sea at Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro, amusing both passersby and city officials.

Feb 12 • 20:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Capybara caught inside classroom at school in Pará

A capybara was spotted wandering inside a classroom at the Leandro Lobão State School in Bragança, Pará, causing a stir on social media.

Feb 12 • 13:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why Capybaras Enchant Young and Old, According to AI

The article discusses the rising popularity of capybaras, exploring their social nature and calming presence as factors contributing to their trendiness in popular culture.

Feb 11 • 01:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sergeant is in serious condition after crashing motorcycle into a capybara while returning from duty in AC

A military sergeant in Acre, Brazil, is in serious condition following a motorcycle accident involving a capybara.

Feb 10 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How to activate the “Capybara mode” on WhatsApp in February 2026

Users will be able to activate the 'Capybara mode' in WhatsApp, which allows for an aesthetic change by replacing the app's logo with an image of this popular animal, in February 2026.

Feb 6 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Capybara startled by dogs falls into pool compartment and is rescued in Jundiaí

An adult capybara was rescued after falling into a pool's machinery room in Jundiaí, Brazil, and required sedation for safe extraction due to the difficult location.

Feb 3 • 21:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

It's #FAKE that a video shows a capybara hitching a ride on a armadillo; scene was created with AI

A viral video claiming to show a capybara riding on an armadillo has been debunked as fake and created using artificial intelligence.

Feb 2 • 18:59 UTC

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