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New capybara arrives at Hampshire zoo as escaped rodent remains at large four months on
United Kingdom🏛️ Politics9 hr. ago

New capybara arrives at Hampshire zoo as escaped rodent remains at large four months on

Marwell Zoo in Hampshire has welcomed a new capybara named Ripple to join Tango, the remaining member of the previously escaped pair. Four months ago, Samba, a female capybara, disappeared after escaping from the zoo, sparking an ongoing search. While Tango was quickly located, Samba's whereabouts remain unknown. The zoo has emphasized that the search for Samba continues, and Ripple's arrival is primarily aimed at ensuring Tango's well-being through companionship. Samba is believed to have escaped by squeezing under a low gate, and there were brief sightings of her near a river five days after her disappearance. The zoo is conducting a review to determine how the escape occurred and has encouraged the public to check nearby water areas for any signs of Samba.

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New capybara arrives at Hampshire zoo as escaped rodent remains at large four months on

Marwell Zoo in Hampshire has welcomed a new capybara named Ripple to join Tango, the remaining member of the previously escaped pair. Four months ago, Samba, a female capybara, disappeared after escaping from the zoo, sparking an ongoing search. While Tango was quickly located, Samba's whereabouts remain unknown. The zoo has emphasized that the search for Samba continues, and Ripple's arrival is primarily aimed at ensuring Tango's well-being through companionship. Samba is believed to have escaped by squeezing under a low gate, and there were brief sightings of her near a river five days after her disappearance. The zoo is conducting a review to determine how the escape occurred and has encouraged the public to check nearby water areas for any signs of Samba.

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