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Jul 06 2010 7 Comments

Rodent revenge?

An awful lot of Japanese zoos leave an awful lot to be desired, especially the small, half-arsed affairs often found in parks, or even the compounds of castles.

And so, with this in mind, although I’m not for one minute suggesting that this fella deserved to be clawed down and quickly devoured by the capybara and his companions, but a naughty little nibble, or at the very least a sudden and unexpected move by the resting rodent, would have been more than a little satisfying to say the least.

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  1. Jamaipanese says

    7/6/2010 at 11:04 am

    thats one big rat! the expression on the Japanese lady’s face is priceless

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    • Lee says

      7/7/2010 at 10:46 am

      Yes, that’s what made the picture for me. But was she willing her husband on, or willing the capybara to turn around and attack him?!

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  2. Cícero says

    7/6/2010 at 11:20 am

    capybaras are common here in Southern Brazil! These animals are cute and shy!

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  3. cre-cre says

    7/6/2010 at 2:47 pm

    Truthfully I wish I could’ve been that guy. I like petting animals.
    Plus “the rat” seems to be enjoying himself.

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  4. Jonathan says

    7/6/2010 at 11:34 pm

    This is excellent Lee. Definitely making it into my favourites of yours!

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    • Lee says

      7/7/2010 at 10:47 am

      Thanks Jonathan!

      Reply
  5. GrassyJ says

    7/8/2010 at 7:07 am

    RIP Umeko
    http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9AOTA1G0&show_article=1

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