LONDON -- Capybaras are not only the largest rodents in the world; they're also, with the possible exception of beavers, the most awesome rodents in the world.

The shocked capybara from Sunday night's episode of Planet Earth IIis the perfect example of the hairy beasts at their very best.

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Just look at how this guy reacted after witnessing a brutal jaguar-caiman confrontation in his previously peaceful stretch of river:

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If there's one thing this world is sorely in need of, it's a shocked capybara emoji.

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