A group of capybaras entered the Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly in Cuiabá, Brazil, on July 30. The animals entered the state legislature while lawmakers were preparing for a vote.
The legislative building is located near a park that is home to wildlife.
Capybaras moved calmly through the entrance while workers sought to steer them outside.
Capybaras are semiaquatic mammals native to South America. They are highly social, generally travel in groups, and can reach weights of approximately 175 pounds.
175 pounds
The weight capybaras can reach
