** Hoo’s Knows **
Did you know that Capybaras are semi-aquatic, spending a lot of time in the water? They inhabit southern Central America and northern South America in both savannas and rain forests near ponds, rivers, or lakes – or find them in our Lemur Forrest! pic.twitter.com/luBcPuVYTz

— Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World (@HooFarmTelford) July 31, 2019

The zoo, however, cautioned the public against trying to capture the animal.

“Although Capybara are generally friendly and inquisitive animals, the animal should not be approached as it could become unpredictable if alarmed or cornered,” it said.

“Cinnamon has a fantastic bond with her keepers and it is likely that she can be encouraged back to her habitat with no physical intervention.”

Capybaras are the largest rodent species in the world, and they look like giant guinea pigs. They live in savannas and dense forests near bodies of water. They are a social species, usually found in groups of a dozen or so, and sometimes up to 100.

Capybaras became quite popular last year after their nonchalant nature captured millions of hearts on the internet, leading to an outpouring of memes and TikToks.

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