[ReignOfError]

I saw capybara in the swamps in Northern Argentina when I was there. They are huge! Their tracks were the size of my whole hand.

I don't know if they're friendly, or if they can be leash-trained, but if so I would love to have a pet capybara. Just to watch folks wig out. And I bet there aren't any zoning rules against it, just because no one thought of it before.

Now, getting one into the country is a whole 'nother matter.

[CholeraJoe]

I checked the Convention on International Trafficking in Endangered Species (CITES) and they are not listed in any of the Appendices to the Treaty. I'm certain that US Fish and Wildlife Service would want some money but it could be done.

Since they are hunted for food, they're skittish around humans. Best to get a young one.