Capybaras are in the news because unrelated animal drama tied to escapes and investigations: a kangaroo fled a Wisconsin petting zoo, plus an illegal lynx release probe. Capybaras: South American giant rodent, calm, social, the largest living rodent.
A 16-month-old kangaroo named Chesney escaped Sunshine Farm in Necedah, Wisconsin, after jumping an eight-foot fence. He was missing for three days, prompting a community-wide search involving drones and search parties. Chesney was safely recovered after being spotted under a tree and approached calmly by a helper. The farm plans to publish a children's book about his adventure.