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Tuesday, 31 August 2010


The world’s largest rodent species has given birth at Paignton Zoo. The capybara, sometimes called the giant guinea pig, comes from parts of South America and can grow up to 1.3 metres in length.

World’s largest rodent born at Paignton Zoo

The latest zoo baby at Paignton Zoo is a giant guinea pig

The world’s largest rodent species has given birth at Paignton Zoo. The capybara, sometimes called the giant guinea pig, comes from parts of South America and can grow up to 1.3 metres in length.

The new baby is still waiting for a new name, but is doing well with parents Dave and Davina.  

Capybaras are found on grassland and in tropical rainforest. They spend a lot of time in the water: their eyes and nostrils are on the tops of their heads so that they can stay submerged with very little of their body showing.

 





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  • lambchop (Age 10) wrote on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 @ 18:02

    wow!!!!

  • EcoBittern (Age 12) wrote on Wednesday, 2 March 2011 @ 16:54

    Cute!