Pot-bellied pigs are out, Capybaras are in
Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents, which can grow to be about 150 pounds, they are friendly and once you get their scent glands removed, can be amorous pets. The capybaras kind of look like a gerbil on steroids and are herbivores, so they don’t see us as prey or predator. If you are interested in getting one, first check around to see if any vets will treat the beast if it falls ill. They reach their gigantic size by being big eaters, so you need to consider the grocery bill as well. They, like all rodents, like to chew and shred things; carpets, curtains, comforters, couches, and clothing. Capybaras really like water, so you will need a pool too; they have webs between their toes and also like to breed in water. As a side note, apparently they’re delicious.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pot-bellied-pigs-out-capybaras-randy-bilesky?published=t
http://www.delta-optimist.com/opinion/blogs/blog-pot-bellied-pigs-are-out-capybaras-are-in-1.2343909
