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Capybara pups at Manx zoo draw record crowds
The park's capybara pups were born on 26 September and 1 October and can be seen in its walk-through habitat; staff say they've boosted conservation funding.
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- First reported by BBC: “Capybara pups at Manx zoo draw record crowds”, with reporting from Yahoo News, 10bmnews.com, Manx Radio and Wikipedia.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 12:42 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock; aired 2 times.
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- BBCCapybara pups at Manx zoo draw record crowds
- Yahoo NewsYahoo News's report October 19, 2026 · facts used on air
- 10bmnews.com10bmnews.com's report October 19, 2026 · facts used on air
- Manx RadioManx Radio's report October 16, 2026 · facts used on air
- WikipediaWikipedia's report facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentCurraghs Wildlife Park on the Isle of Man says it just had its busiest October weekend ever, after eight capybara pups were born, and the BBC has the story.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEight pups. Born to two mothers, Agatha and Mirabell, within days of each other.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe manager, Kathleen Graham, called it an overload of cuteness, then said a super overload of cuteness really. She upgraded it mid-sentence.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's a threat level and a compliment in one sentence.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRoll it.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentQuick heads-up, this clip is from the archive, not the new Manx pups. Here's a pup wandering across the sand, and now the close-up on that face.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOh, that face. I'm staying neutral. Professionally. Run it back.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentShe says even grown men were cooing. Ms. Graham laughed saying it.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorViral Score, nine. One point for each pup, minus one for the one by the log who has Gerald's nerves.
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