This book will not disappoint.

I write about the pet capybaras I know intimately, especially the lives of Romeo and Tuff'n who lived with Marvin and Elizabeth as members of their family. They slept in the family bed and joined us all for any activity which interested them and which they enjoyed. Capybaras are exceptionally emotional and none more so than Romeo. If any of us were ill or injured, Romeo would spend the day beside us on the bed being very affectionate, trying to make us feel better, which of course he succeeded in doing.

When Elizabeth's young nephews came to spend the night Romeo would sit beside them and stay awake all night to guard them. He seemed to know that young ones, of any species, need to be looked after with special care.

Romeo and Tuff'n learned many English words and phrases and responded to everything we said when it suited them.

I fell in love with Romeo and Tuff'n. They became family to me and I became part of their herd. I loved them more than anyone except my husband.

My days spent in their company are the most memorable days of my life.

I wrote my books to share my passion for capybaras and the Knowledge, Insight and Understanding which I gained about this captivating species. For the past 12 years, I have spent all day, every day, for 6 to 8 months a year, with capybaras, observing them intently and learning about them. Capybaras are exceptional.

I have had to divide my original book, "My Life with Capybaras. What Capybaras Have Taught Me" as the original book was too big to upload to most e-book publishers.

My books will be a joy for anyone who loves animals and capybaras and wants to learn more about capybaras. My books provide by far the most comprehensive information about capybaras.

I give much more information about capybaras than any other book, with a huge number of color photos.

I write about capybaras I know, their lives and the strategies capybaras use to achieve what they want.

My observations go beyond any research paper I have read on this species. (for the record, “Animal Personality” is a new field of scientific research).

There are links to videos which illustrate the scenes I write about and capybara behaviour.

I also give information on how to look after a capybara, health issues, treatments and how to create a safe environment.

Nobody else has written about capybaras with as much Insight, Understanding, Knowledge and Humour.

An award-winning novelist who writes about capybaras and has a Ph.D. in Biology wrote:
"I think your book about capybaras has an important feature which makes it different from all other books about these animals. You are the most mindful and observant person writing about capybaras. I would say that your observations have a great scientific value. And, at the same time, you relate to your capybara friends very personally. Thus, your book will appeal to readers who are interested in personal and popular stories about capybaras, which are also scientifically sound.”

What other people have said about me: This tribute came from Tim Andrews who loves capybaras and has followed my posts and videos over the years.

No one has done more than LizDonguri Capaldi Capybara to champion the cause of capybaras online, and to fight back against the myths that cause them to be mistreated. Her writings and YouTube videos exploring their characters, their intelligence, and just how much we can learn from them are truly legendary. Liz herself though is also truly inspirational for just how much she has dedicated herself to championing their cause and their ideas.

And so for that reason, she is today's Awesome Person of The Day

You should all check out her YouTube channel and her blog as well (Capybara World)".

Another capybara aficionado, whose father was Agricultural Minister in Uruguay, wrote of Tim Andrews tribute:
"I can't imagine a more justified honour than this. Since a long time ago you have dedicated yourself to the study and understanding of capybaras in every possible way. Day after day. With love, method and seriousness. I admire you. I also envy your perseverance. Congratulations! I feel delighted that you have received such recognition. You deserve it. You have earned it."

Another wrote: "I guess you were a capybara in your previous life, you understand almost everything about them".

One person in South America who rescued a newborn capybara pup whose mother was killed by predators describes her capybara, now 7 years old: "Ramos has had a huge impact on me. I see him as godlike. Capybaras seem to know so much more than we know. Capybaras feel things we are completely unaware of. They sense things before they happen. For me Ramos is a superior being." Ramos lives with dogs, cats and rescued tapirs, peccaries, sheep, pigs and cows. But her capybara stands apart as a very special being.

Many people believe I know more about capybaras than anyone.

My books are aimed at: Adult General Reader, interested in Animals, Capybaras, Animal Behaviour and Animal Cognition.