Capybara Loves Getting Pecked By Vultures

This Happy Capy Is Having A Wonderful Time

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Capy Tube
January 30, 2026

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On a cold, rainy morning in Curitiba, I saw something unusual: all the Capybaras were gathered together and surrounded by dozens of vultures.

The vultures were there to eat the insects the Capybaras stirred up and also took turns pecking the capys clean of ticks and other pests.

One capy seemed especially relieved by the free cleaning, rolling with joy as the vultures pecked away.

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Did You Know…

A group of vultures is most commonly called a committee.

Some other fun names for large groups of birds include:

  • Siege — herons

  • Parliament — owls

  • Conspiracy — ravens

  • Pandemonium — parrots

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