Caplin Rous vs. Philip

Just before the clip, Philip scared Caplin by stomping his feet. Caplin became frightened and aggressive. He got over the aggression but remained frightened for several days.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Caplin
• Rous
• capybara
• kapibara
• carpincho
• capibara
• rodent
• aggression

[crazyrareta]

I'm not sure if I understand, do you keep her as a pet? And if so, do you need a special license? I only just learned about copybanas(sp?) and I didn't think you would be able to keep them as pets or anything. Sorry for all the questions, but is she domesticated, or does she need a cage? This is really interesting, and she's so cute. ^_^

[caplincapybara]

He is a pet. Where we live we do not need a license to keep a capybara although in some places you do. We treat him pretty much like a dog. He goes in and out whenever he wants. He is not aggressive very often, and never away from home. It seems he gets a little territorial about specific people. In general he is the world's sweetest animal. And today is his birthday. He's one year old.

[cyberlis101]

I agree! Perhaps capybaras are very sensitive creatures? Instead of "living in the moment," they hold on to feelings as a means of self-preservation? Have you ever read "Capyboppy" by Bill Peet? I remember their capybara (pp 46-50) also got quite sensitive—going into a depressive state. I suspect capybaras are a lot more intelligent than most give them credit for (Caplin appears to be smarter than her age). Be patient and careful. Chances are, if you don't like something, she won't either.

[caplincapybara]

Caplin does get depressed after he's corrected for something. He goes off by himself and has to be coaxed into playing again. We are very careful with Caplin to make sure we always correct him if there is any indication of biting, no matter how slight. He is just now starting to develop his nose scent gland and we're concerned about his behavior as he enters puberty.

[iamelrebel]

What a jerk! I don't like Phillip either!

[darkroge]

what the hell is wrong with that guy you can tell it doesent like him so dont hit it with a spade

[SpoonsForks]

@akarpowicz UM WOW AKARPOWICZ UR SOOO MEAN. This is so fucked AND HE DOES NOT HAVE RAZOR SHARP TEETH? MAYBE CAUSE PHILLIP IS PROVOKING HIM

[akarpowicz]

@SpoonsForks Spade?...Uh huh. looks like a plastic scoop in the vid clip. Hardly a cruel weapon against a 100 pound rodent with razor sharp teeth.

[SpoonsForks]

@akarpowicz THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF DISCIPLINE? Hitting him with a spade is okay? that is equivalent to throwing your children down the balcony you nasty piece of spinach garbage

[SpoonsForks]

WHAT THE FUCK? HIT HIM WITH A SPADE? WHY DID HTE MOM NOT CARE??!?!?!!? WHAT IS THIS SHIT!?

[Larkskar]

@SmileyRiley1951 there is also a difference. i stick my hand out very slowly towards animals im getting to know. but normally my palm is turned upward and im as close to their level as i can get with out laying on the floor.  usually im far away at first as my hand is stuck out.. generally five feet away from the animal. and i just sit there with my palm turned up and reaching out slightly. I guess it also depends on the nature of the animal and what the owner might say about it.

[SmileyRiley1951]

If I was Caplin I wouldn't like Philip either. It's obvious Philip doesn't know how to befriend an animal.... He shouldn't force himself onto Caplin. He should have let Caplin take his time to get to know Philip. A person should never stick their fingers toward an animal they're just getting to know.

[tsjrlover]

I love the credits at the end of the video.  that's hilarious.!!! I hope the two of them worked it out! lol.