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Capybara pups at Manx zoo draw record crowds
Eight pups born to two mothers, Agatha and Mirabell, in late September and early October are now in the walk-through habitat, and staff say they are boosting conservation funding.
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At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “Capybara pups at Manx zoo draw record crowds”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 2:01 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Kenji Moonfield.
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCurraghs Wildlife Park on the Isle of Man has had its busiest October weekend ever, after eight capybara pups were born to two mothers, Agatha and Mirabell.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe park's manager, Kathleen Graham, called it a super overload of cuteness, and says even grown men were cooing over the pups.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentGrown men cooing. Those pups out-pulled every influencer I know, and they haven't posted once.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorStaff say the pups have boosted conservation funding, and the park asks visitors to stick to the path and never try to touch them.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorGood rule. I'd say it to Kenji at every party.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentRude.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIn a few minutes, a Ferris wheel and a very pointy-hatted question.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe world's largest rodents just outdrew my entire career, and they're eating grass.
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