Herd of capybaras joins lawmakers in chambers in central Brazil
Staffer Nayara Bueno filmed the visit as lawmakers prepared for a vote, and officials said the capybaras caused no damage.
- Last week, capybaras wandered into the Mato Grosso state legislature in Cuiaba, surprising lawmakers who were preparing for a vote.
- The building sits next to a park filled with wildlife, making frequent visits from native South American rodents increasingly common.
- Staffer Nayara Bueno filmed the group of capybaras during their visit on July 30 and attempted to guide the mammals back toward their park habitat.
- Their visit caused no damage to the facility, and Bueno noted staff have grown accustomed to seeing the animals, which weigh up to 80 kilograms.
- Capybaras have surged in global popularity online due to their remarkably calm demeanor, continuing to thrive in groups near rivers and wetlands.
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Brazilian capybaras, the world's largest rodents, have unexpectedly entered the legislative assembly building of the state of Mato Grosso in central-western Brazil.
They were not MPs, they had nothing to vote for and above all they did not seem to have any intention of disturbing. To surprise those who were at work in the Legislative Assembly of Mato Grosso, Brazil, were some capibara entered the building during a day of work. The unusual visit took place in Cuiabá, capital of the Brazilian State, where the animals have [...] The article They enter Parliament during the works and conquer everyone: the walk …
Capybaras crash Brazilian lawmakers' voting session and steal the show – Democratic Accent
Brazilian lawmakers preparing to conduct official business found themselves sharing the halls of a state legislature with several uninvited — but unusually relaxed — guests. A group of capybaras entered the Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly in Cuiabá on July 30, briefly drawing attention away from an upcoming vote as they explored the government building. Video recorded by legislative staffer Nayara Bueno showed the animals moving calmly through …
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Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature
Capybaras have been making surprise visits to a Brazilian state legislature. These chill rodents strolled into the legislative building in Cuiaba, Mato Grosso, last week, catching lawmakers off guard.
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