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Capybara pups at Manx zoo draw record crowds

Capybara pups at Manx zoo draw record crowds
BBC Science Monday 19 October 2026, 15:48 UTC 1 min read
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Curraghs Wildlife Park has its busiest October weekend ever after the birth of eight capybara pups.

Curraghs Wildlife Park has its busiest October weekend ever after the birth of eight capybara pups.
Manx zoo (ORG) Curraghs Wildlife Park (ORG)
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