Capybara by Walter Otto Koenig

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13-AUG-2011	Walter O. Koenig

Capybara

The world largest rodent Adult Capybaras may grow to 130 centimeters (4.3 ft) in length, and weigh up to 65 kg (140 lb).

The image above was taken for the Weekly Informal Challenge (Week 70): "Animal Kingdom"

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Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/640s f/5.0 at 180.0mm iso640 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	13-Aug-2011 08:30:38
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON D300
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	180 mm
Exposure Time	1/640 sec
Aperture	f/5
ISO Equivalent	640
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance	9.440 m

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Barry S Moore		19-Aug-2011 09:21
Never seen these until now. Great shot.

Ray Rebortira		17-Aug-2011 22:14
I did not know rats can be this cute. Great shot!

Carl and Racine Erland		17-Aug-2011 03:13
They almost look like you could cuddle them....lovely shot. - Racine

Guest		17-Aug-2011 03:10
they look sleepy

Jeff Lobaugh		17-Aug-2011 02:24
Looks like this 'little' guy doesn't stray far from mother!

Norbert Fortelny		16-Aug-2011 17:48
Great photo, I saw these once they look a bit like small furry pigs.

Mairéad		15-Aug-2011 20:44
Now I've learned something new - didn't know rodents grew so big but these are cute.

Maaike Huizer		15-Aug-2011 18:57
This is so sweet. Love it.

LynnH		15-Aug-2011 17:49
And a baby too!! They are afraid to look your way! V

Hernan E. Enriquez		15-Aug-2011 14:05
So cute! Well done Walter!!!

Wei O'Connell		15-Aug-2011 04:20
So sweet and lovely. Beautiful shot. v

Carl Carbone		15-Aug-2011 03:49
Cute shot of mom and baby. V

J. Scott Coile		15-Aug-2011 03:15
Dang... that is BIG!

Guest		15-Aug-2011 00:59
well kind of looks like a ground hog...nice shot.

Janice Dunn		14-Aug-2011 21:13
We have them in our Zoo - strange characters and quite big too.

Heidi Jonker		14-Aug-2011 21:11
Oh, how sweet. Never seen these animals before.

Dawn McKenzie-Wykes		14-Aug-2011 20:35
Strange looking creatures, good capture for the challenge.

BleuEvanescence		14-Aug-2011 16:24
Such a tender scene and i love the colour contrasts with the baby's orientation on its mother's fur. I never saw any of those. Superb capture and composition Walter. Lovely moment...

Gerard Koehl		14-Aug-2011 16:14
Superbe prise de ce petit avec sa mère. V

Frank Brault		14-Aug-2011 16:02
A superb and heart warming portrait. Fantastic detail and excellent color. V

Doug Cruden		14-Aug-2011 15:42
Cool! Love these big guys, makes my hamster look a bit lame LOL!!

Bryan Murahashi		14-Aug-2011 15:11
Sweet photo. V

Jim Coffman		14-Aug-2011 15:09
This is a very nice capture of these two,Walter! They are sort of cute.. V

Guest		14-Aug-2011 15:02
Nice catch with junior.

globalgadabout		14-Aug-2011 14:49
this pair appear a bit stand-offish, although their mutual affection is clear and touching..

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		14-Aug-2011 13:58
Hey Mama...can I stay here ? VVV Paolo :)

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