Five more baby capybaras at Rīga Zoo
The Rīga Zoo has welcomed five new baby capybaras, bringing the total population of the family to 17. The zoo has seen rapid growth in its capybara population since last fall.
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Photo: Aleksandra Straume/Latvijas Telev zija Kapibaras R gas zoolo iskaj d rz . Yesterday, 18:21 Environment Authors: Aleksandra Straume (LTV Ziņu dienests) The capybara family, a favourite among visitors to the Rīga Zoo, has grown even larger – on Wednesday, June 3, five capybara babies were born. Since last fall, the capybara family has grown particularly rapidly and now numbers 17 animals.
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