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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Danyel Vanreenen

DARK SECRETS: Move over bru capybara triplets born at edinburgh zoo | Rare Historical Photos

  • Keepers at Edinburgh Zoo have welcomed three new born capybara pups, born overnight on Wednesday to parents Luna and Rodney.
  • The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland confirmed the triplets are doing well, with a health check planned in the coming weeks to determine their genders and names.
  • The new arrivals come just months after the birth of Bru in May, who was the first capybara born in Scotland for 18 years and gained viral fame.
  • Zoo staff noted that Bru is currently adjusting to no longer being the centre of attention following the birth of his siblings.
  • Capybaras are the world's largest rodents, with animal care staff humorously describing the social dynamics of the zoo's herd as resembling a soap opera.

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