The World's Most Relaxed Rodents - Capybaras
The largest rodent in the world is a Capybara-and they are VERY cute. Native to South America, these semi-aquatic gentle giants are known for their peaceful, sociable personalities. But there’s something special about the Capybaras in Japan’s Izu Shaboten Zoo - here they live a pampered life, drawing crowds of people to see them.
Spending winter days relaxing in their personal onsen (hot bath), eating fruit they relish their time in the warm waters-an activity that has become a tradition in about 20 zoos across Japan since its accidental discovery in 1982. The Izu Shaboten Zoo, where we find ourselves in today’s Great Big Story, is particularly famous for this practice - sit back, relax and get cosy with these cute Capybaras.
00:00 It happened by accident
01:00 Every day
01:26 Meet the family
02:05 They're famous!
03:00 Why we love them
#Capybara #Rodent #Animals
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Still not tired of capybara content in 2024.
@beans00001
4 ай бұрын
same (you probably can’t tell)
@TheyCallMeDio
4 ай бұрын
The true KZread meta
@hueymontgomery9508
4 ай бұрын
The capybaras are still pullin up today
@dallastexas5653
4 ай бұрын
Capybara and red pandas are straight clickbait for me.
@Tom..Shelby
4 ай бұрын
@@beans00001nah man. Couldn’t tell at all
It's amazing how peaceful they act when you consider how many predators they have to face in the wild.
@halincadenza7165
4 ай бұрын
They been seen chilling next to gators, though
@jonh101
4 ай бұрын
@@halincadenza7165 the gators either ate already or are not hungry. Jaguars and anacondas are a different story
@krungkronch1947
3 ай бұрын
If Capybara was a person, he would probably still be chill when there is a fire or earthquake incoming.
@joshuastefanick4806
3 ай бұрын
@@krungkronch1947they are bad parents. They don’t watch their young 😅😅😅😅😅
@bentlexgaming672
4 күн бұрын
Could it because they might have a bite that can tear of a finger?
They are not animals, they are vibes, moods, and lifestyle, they are physical manifestations of relaxation .....
@ps3udologue
4 ай бұрын
Yup, they are the embodiment of pure chill
@GreatBigStory
4 ай бұрын
True! Chill vibes always 🧘
Since it wasn't explained in the video, the reason why you always see citrus fruits (called yuzu) floating in the bath, is due to a belief in Japan that the oils and vitamin C in yuzu is good for your skin and circulation. So it's a tradition to throw a few yuzu in when you're soaking in an open-air bath like these capybara are doing!
@SpringNotes
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for explaining !
@disa.v2365
4 ай бұрын
Interesting yuzu fact :)
@schlagsahne394
3 ай бұрын
Japanese ppl don't usually put yuzu in the bath, though no one will be against it doing it on an ordinary day (since it has a wonderful smell) it's more of a special thing on the day of winter solstice. The tradition originated cuz the smell of Yuzu was believed to keep away demons. For the capybara bath, they're probably doing it since it adds some color and makes it even more relaxing to look at.
@krungkronch1947
3 ай бұрын
Oh really? Oh gotta try it soon.
Pandas: chaotic good Capybaras: lawful good
@AaronGeo
24 күн бұрын
Grizzly bears: Chaotic evil Polar bears: Lawful evil
@advocate_of_HAKAI
24 күн бұрын
@@AaronGeo facts 😂
GBS can dedicate their entire life to Japan and still won't run out of fascinating contents
@GreatBigStory
4 ай бұрын
We love this comment 😂 Thank you! 🫶❤️
@casuals.3.19
4 ай бұрын
@@GreatBigStoryYOOO YOU GUYS STILL HAVE THE SAME VOICE OVER LADY AS 5 YeEARS AGO (I think?) WHEN I USED TO WATCH YOUR VIDEOS BACK THEN
@-Shibbi
2 ай бұрын
@@casuals.3.19I believe the voice over lady is Beryl Shereshewsky, that now has her own youtube channel focus on foods.
Capybaras are a planetary treasure
Beryl back with GBS is just as relaxing to me as the Capybara!!! ❤
@pqlasmdhryeiw8
4 ай бұрын
Wait, she's back at GBS?!
@tomaskalinka5679
4 ай бұрын
@@pqlasmdhryeiw8 dont you hear her ? :D
@gwenamoredumal-is8719
4 ай бұрын
I am. Actually not aware that GBS is back. I just learnt about it today.
i am a simple man. i see professionally shot capybara content, i hit like.
Those Capybara are the luckiest animals in the zoo. I envy them.
Thank you for coming. The capybara open-air bath open until April 7, 2024, so please come and see agein it.
@NeevKul
3 ай бұрын
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOO IT'S THEM
Beryl is back on Great Big Story? I recognized her voice right away! Capybaras are so cute!
Utamaru definitely looks like that calm, collected dad who has a solution to all your teenage problems. Lovely creatures!
Me every time I see Capybara related videos: "OK I pull up"
@Mr_Mistah
3 ай бұрын
Hop out at the after party
i love capybaras! i aspire to reach that level of chill and relaxation
@Nadia1989
4 ай бұрын
Pfp checks out
You have no idea how happy you just made me. Thank you Great Big Story for the great content! ❤
I will post here some flavor text from an mtg card called "Basking Capybara": "Even our most learned philosophers can only hope to approach the inner serenity of the humble capybara"
I wish I could have this level of chill 😅
I think its just a universal mammal (and probably beyond) thing of "mmm hot water"
Capybaras: "We put our bottoms in this warm water. Now, it is ours." 😂
Masbro really loves the hot spring and the people. Really cute
As someone from South America I can agree they're adorable and having them around lakes over here is super fun. The sad part is that here in the south of the americas there's a risk they have a flea with them that could kill you if infected. So no petting Capys when you're visiting over here, zoos outside south america should be fine though
Oh I was lost in their warmth too, it is a beautiful addiction watching them🤗🥰
Capybara are one of my favorite animals. They're just so chill and relaxed.
Its relaxing, calming and peaceful to watch Capybaras.
Capybara enjoying onsen. 🤣Now I have seen it all.
they do be chillin' 😊
In Japan, even capybaras start taking hot baths 😂
Awesome content as always! Thank you!
Ohh to be a cappybara in a hot, relaxing bath in Japan 🥰
BERYL!!! YAY, you are back here!!
Amazing video as always GBS!
This is the cutest damn thing I've seen in a while. Fantastic stuff.
I'm so glad this channel is back.
Spotted one of these for the first time ever while in a remote outdoor setting and it was the ONLY reason I felt the area I was in was safe enough from other wildlife predators! #TeamCapybara ⭐️
When the world needed this channel, it returned
In fact, capybaras live in people's hearts. Close your eyes and imagine an elegant capybara bathing in a hot spring.
Imagine how many problems can be solved just by bringing a few capybaras around.
I absolutely adore these creatures and would love to see them in the parks around where I live
This is the same park they used in the anime: Yuru Camp (Laid Back Camp). Ever since I saw that episode I always wanted to visit this park.
@pamady276
4 ай бұрын
Fellow Shimarin fans also here 😂
I wish I was a capybara. Not worrying about taxes, pension or any human things. Just relaxing, enjoying reality and being alive
i connected with beniten on spiritual level, chilling in its own space
I wish I can be like a capybara. Relaxed almost all the time :3
@SummerFlowyYT
3 ай бұрын
Then a big fat crocodile came and ate you. The End
Capybaras are the physical embodiment of the phrase “this is fine”
Capybara and Beryl! 💓
OMG, if they had a hot spring where you can go in with the Capybaras, that would be an enormous hit
@AaronGeo
24 күн бұрын
It might probably exist.
Thanks from coming back GBS!
Ah, my spirit animals 😂. One of the world's most amazing creatures. The personification of being perfectly friend-shaped. I can not get over these guys 🤣🤣😭😭😭💀 My people 👐 😂
Finally, the best animal gets its own video!
Capybara vids are my favorites
I'm about to backpacking around Japan early January next year and this place will be on my travel bucket list
Adorable ❤
Nice,Masbro stuffs
Hey guys, just wanted to let you know you used an interview soundbite twice since I don't know if it was intentional. The first time at 2:27 and the second time at 3:11
That man has the best most fulfilling job in the world!!!😊😊😄
So cute.
Beryl you’re not fooling no one. It’s good to hear your voice.
Capybara are the most chilliest animals ever
This is the perfect video
They are darling- like giant gerbils!!
I LOVE CAPYS
I love the cappy blappies
OK I PULL UP
Ok they pull up
they're soo cuteee hahaha
I love how he knows a quality of each of them
heck yea!
a bucket list item 🫶
what can I say, I’m a fan.
Great Title ❤
I LOVE THEM
OK I PULL UP🔥🔥
I must go there before death reaches me
Yeah, they'd be chilling. ;-;
I am delighted to learn that capybaras have had hot tubs since before I was born 😊
I love capybaras. The biggest rodent in the world is the cutest rodent of all.
See, guys? Masbro becoming KZread's meta!
if they were to stream this for 10 hours a day on twitch I bet they would made a lot of money I'd be watching it here and there for sure
Had to pull up the vid soon as I saw
As a capybara I approve this
Coconut Doggy!!!!
I love capybaras...as carpincho gloves 🙂
The great production skills of Beryl Shereshewsky.
yeah, this is quite the great big story
When they pull up at the after party:
Never seen a capybara in the zoo! More used to seeing the wandering around the city, or by the beach. Either in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and in many Brazilian cities! 😅
yuge is a mood
Ngl I can agree with these rodents in that I love a hot bath.
Los nipones hicieron populares al capibara,al picozapato ,.. ❤
So you're telling me this giant rat, wants to sit in the hot bath for hours on end, just to enjoy some relaxation time... He's just like me fr fr
Capybara, capybara! Coconut doggy!
MASBROOOOOO ❤❤❤
Ok, i pull up 😁😁
Even i as a human will find this relaxing. 😹
❤❤❤❤❤
I wish someone would prepare warm bath for me every day and bring me food :)
Hearing Beryls voice, I was concerned we were going to watch a capy recipe video.
GBS Nice 🇯🇵
So they are native to South America and these are in Japan. What a trip for these capybaras 😅
Our tako priestess Ina needs to see this hahahahaha