In Buenos Aires' affluent suburbs, efforts are underway to manage the burgeoning capybara population through sterilization techniques. Using a blow dart, veterinarian Luciano Sampietro sedates these appealing rodents, which have recently surged in popularity on social media and in nature cafés. While targeting a breeding male and female, he encounters challenges; for instance, a female was already pregnant by the time of capture, prompting immediate action to prevent further breeding. This demographic management reflects both the capybara's rise as an internet favorite and the complexities of wildlife control in urban settings.
"In the wealthy suburbs of Buenos Aires, they are sterilizing the capybaras to manage the population of these adorable, otherwise unmanaged creatures that have become internet sensations."
"Mr. Sampietro fired again and struck a female capybara, but they were too late: the female was already pregnant, illustrating the challenges of population control."
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