Herd of capybaras joins lawmakers in chambers in central Brazil
CUIABA, Brazil (AP) — One Brazilian state legislature has increasingly found its voting sessions invaded by a group of unexpected visitors: capybaras. The notoriously chill rodents strolled through the front door of the local legislative building in Cuiaba, in the central Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, and surprised lawmakers who prepared for a vote last week. The building…
In Cuiaba, Brazil, a legislative chamber unexpectedly hosted a group of capybaras last week, as reported by the Associated Press. The capybaras, native to South America, made their way into the local legislative building in Mato Grosso, surprising the lawmakers who were preparing for a vote. The building is situated adjacent to a park teeming with wildlife.
A staffer named Nayara Bueno captured the rodents on camera as they wandered through the front door of the legislature on July 30. Despite the rodents' presence, Bueno attempted to guide the capybaras back to the park. The capybaras, known for their calm demeanor and highly social nature, have gained significant online popularity.
As semi-aquatic animals, they tend to inhabit areas near rivers, lakes, and wetlands, often forming large groups. Their visit to the Mato Grosso state legislature did not result in any damage.
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