Nature's Cutest Bonds: 11 Incredible Capybara Friendships With Other Species

3. Capybaras and Monkeys: Playmates in the Wild

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Across South American forests, capybaras and monkeys share riverbanks and clearings, often interacting in lighthearted ways. Young monkeys chase and climb over their patient rodent neighbors, while capybaras quietly graze. The alliance pays off: monkeys warn of danger from above, and capybaras uncover hidden snacks while feeding. Together they reveal how very different animals can coordinate for mutual safety and fun.