Mural in Buenos Aires, celebrating the capybara invasion of Nordelta, Argentina’s most well-known and exclusive gated community. It is an enclave of spacious homes for the ultra rich, in a lush area north of Buenos Aires.
Environmentalists question its very existence because it is built on the wetlands of the Paraná, the second most important river in South America after the Amazon.
Now, however, nature is fighting back against Nordelta’s well-heeled residents.
In recent weeks, Nordelta has been invaded by capybaras, who have destroyed manicured lawns, bitten dogs and caused traffic accidents.
Adult capybaras can grow up to one metre in length, stand over 60cm tall and can weigh up to 60 kilos. They are naturally gregarious and live in groups of between 10 and 20 individuals.
Environmentalists question its very existence because it is built on the wetlands of the Paraná, the second most important river in South America after the Amazon.
Now, however, nature is fighting back against Nordelta’s well-heeled residents.
In recent weeks, Nordelta has been invaded by capybaras, who have destroyed manicured lawns, bitten dogs and caused traffic accidents.
Adult capybaras can grow up to one metre in length, stand over 60cm tall and can weigh up to 60 kilos. They are naturally gregarious and live in groups of between 10 and 20 individuals.