It’s me, Charlie, the Eco Kid who can chat with animals. This time, I’m meeting the world’s largest rodent!
Charlie: I’m in Brazil, shortly after dawn, hoping to interview a capybara. They may be not just the largest, but the friendliest rodents, too. I’ve seen pictures of them in captivity mixing with monkeys, rabbits, turtles, cats and other creatures.
They might also be the loudest! I can hear lots of them grunting, whistling, chirping and squeaking in the river ahead. Ah, one’s coming out of the water. I’ll see if they’re as friendly in the wild.
Mr Capybara, can you chat?
Capybara: My first visitor and I’ve only just finished breakfast. I’m too popular for my own good!
Charlie: Did you have a nice brekkie?
Capybara: Yes, it was an…