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Outsized amphibious guinea-pigs are the unlikely heroes of this film. Officially known as the Capybara these hippo-like creatures live in the cattle ranch country of Venezuela's Wild West.

Outsized amphibious guinea-pigs are the unlikely heroes of this film. Officially known as the Capybara these hippo-like creatures live in the cattle ranch country of Venezuela's Wild West. The film features the adventures of a swamp hog family of several females and their accident-prone offspring. As their swamp slowly dries to desert, the swamp hogs reveal an unexpectedly resourceful side to their character.

50 minutes

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  • Sun 18 Oct 1998 17:50
  • Wed 12 Sep 2001 13:10
  • Sun 28 Apr 2002 17:50
  • Wed 11 Dec 2002 22:00