Michael Karlis is a Staff Writer at the San Antonio Current. He is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., ...

A baby capybara born in Texas has become a social media star – the latest in a spate of baby animals gaining massive followings online. Tupi – pronounced two-pee – was born earlier this ...

A sign above Tupi’s habitat depicted the capybara on a boat and read: “Ahoy! It’s a boy!” Tupi could be seen feasting on watermelon and other snacks with the other two capybaras inside the ...

Tupi, the San Antonio Zoo's capybara, may be only two months old, but it has already captured the hearts of locals and animal lovers worldwide. Why it matters: Tupi's undeniable cuteness and ...