11. **The Dance Partner**
Samba, a capybara, has unexpectedly joined in traditional dancing lessons at a Brazilian cultural centre. This rhythmic rat responds remarkably to music; it moves in tune with varying beats. Samba joins the dancers in outdoor dance sessions, moving in circles and seeming to follow the elementary moves of basic choreographies. His involvement has given the courses more spontaneity and fun, which has helped them especially appeal to beginners who feel less self-conscious dancing with their energetic capybara friend.