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World's Largest Rodent To Compete In This Years Olympic Games

But in a different way than you'd think.

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They're big, they're hairy and they're back at it again for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

That's right, I'm talking about the capybara.

Now if you've never heard of the capybara, I suggest reading my article about it from earlier this year. For those of you who just need a quick reminder, it's this glorious creature.

These wonderful creatures are native to Central America and the northern part of South America. A large number of these capybaras live in Brazil, the host country for this year's Summer Olympics.

And the capybaras are not disappointing.

While they do not compete for a specific country, and they lack opposable thumbs, capybaras have been infesting the golf courses in Rio, according to many sources including Golf.com.

That's right. This beautiful creature:

And many more, including ground burrowing owls, sloths and small crocodiles are running rampant across the greens of Rio.

While there have been many set backs to the Olympic Games this year, the capybara infestation is at the very least an amusing one.

'Cause come on. Capybaras. Everywhere.

Can you imagine one of these scampering onto the course, picking up a golf ball and running away?

This might be one of the first times I will be excited to watch golf recreationally.

Keep an eye out, everyone and stay tuned.


Colin Kohrs is excited to complete his second Odyssey article about the capybara. It is his favorite animal, and he is ecstatic to have the opportunity to write about them again. He and fellow Odyssey writer Kenzie Sloan enjoy looking at pictures of capybaras, watching videos of capybaras and contemplating the possibility of acquiring a herd. Colin hopes to write more about the capybara in the future.

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