In the Pampas of Bolivia, capybara mothers nurse their young while remaining alert to the movements of predators along the water’s edge. Unusually, multiple pups may gather to nurse at once, and females within a group often share in caring for the young. This communal approach, combined with their close ties to water, gives the pups both nourishment and protection in the open grasslands. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 140mm) ISO 1250, f/5 at 1/100th of a second.
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In the Pampas of Bolivia, capybara mothers nurse their young while remaining alert to the movements of predators along the water’s edge. Unusually, multiple pups may gather to nurse at once, and females within a group often share in caring for the young. This communal approach, combined with their close ties to water, gives the pups both nourishment and protection in the open grasslands. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 140mm) ISO 1250, f/5 at 1/100th of a second.
Fascinating!