Meanwhile at the swamp: 💦 The moment I captured this capybara mating ritual in the Pantanal, Brazil, I knew it was special. Capybara social and breeding behavior is typically shy and often takes place partially submerged. The successful mounting process in the grass, followed by the final act in the water, is a unique sequence that provides valuable insight into the world’s largest rodent. We often forget how much life happens in the quiet corners of the Pantanal. This is a rare, unique look at