Nordelta is a 1,600 hectare (3,950 acre) luxury private urban complex built on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, on a wetland from the Parana river that is the capybara’s natural habitat.

But Ms. Falguera said the efficacy dropped over time as the capybara in Nordelta became long removed from having regular predators. Thirty years ago, Nordelta was largely untouched wetlands where ...

In Argentina, a debate has arisen about how to handle a horde of capybaras in Buenos Aires' Nordelta gated community. The rodent's population has tripled to around 1,000 in several years, causing ...

The Capybara Cafe offers visitors the chance to spend quality time with the world’s largest rodents, creatures more often associated with South American wetlands than American laps.

“You give them lots of scratches and love,” said Stephanie Angel, who opened The Capybara Cafe late last year. “A lot of times they’ll climb on your lap because they’re very used to ...

Recommended Videos “You give them lots of scratches and love," said Stephanie Angel, who opened The Capybara Cafe late last year. "A lot of times they’ll climb on your lap because they’re ...