When Rats and Steroids Collide

So, we don't have any kids yet and Christmas is coming up pretty soon, so I was thinking that maybe it is time that we make another addition to the family.  I know, it seems a little bit soon but I've thought a lot about this and I think it is the right decision.  Do you think that my wife will go for it?

Meet the Capybara!  Although it may just look like an oversized rodent, and it is, it's also a beautiful example of why it is that I don't worry too much about "endangered" animals.  I mean, really, what's all that about? 

I know, I know, people are always raving about the beached whales and the spotted owl but honestly, if people are working this hard to protect a 150lb rodent (no joke), do you really think that we are going to lose the bald eagle?  And even if we did, we'd have an intimidating new symbol for our nation. 

 From This...

To This!

                                                                  

Not to mention their effectivness in germ warfare!  Think about how much damage a few tiny rats did to Europe during the 1300's--imagine if these guys had been around!

Photo Credits:
1) http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/59885796/ShowThread.aspx
2) http://www.wallpapers-free.co.uk/background/countries/USA/Bald-Eagle-Montana/
3) http://www.windows2universe.org/headline_universe/images/capybara_big_jpg_image.html
Fun References for the endangered animal junkie:

http://library.thinkquest.org/11353/e-animals.htm

http://www.zoovilleusa.com/adopt%20an%20animal.htm?gclid=CNrypLXKv6wCFYwaQgodXCLdrw