Capybaras have made an appearance as plushies, on slippers, purses, bath bombs, and more! This holiday season’s “It” animal is a semi-aquatic rodent native to South America. While axolotl’s were last year’s popular wild creature, this relative of the guinea pig has taken center stage in 2024. “It’s really the launch on TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms that allow these characters or animals to blow up like crazy,” Richard Derr, who owns a Learning Express Toys location, said. Sales of plush animals have also been increasing overall, up 115% from 2019. (DIGG)
Capybaras Are This Season’s “It” Animal
Dec 18, 2024 | 7:00 PM