Audubon Zoo welcomes 3 baby capybaras
Why it matters: We can't get enough of these cuties.
The big picture: The zoo's resident capybaras — Turkey (mom) and Sequoia (dad) — are the happy parents, according to Audubon spokesperson Melissa Lee.
The pups are still nursing, Lee says, and are starting to nibble grass.
They live in the capybara yard in the new River's Edge exhibit at Jaguar Jungle.
They need to grow before they can swim in the lagoon, Lee says.
Fun tidbit: Capybaras are the world's largest rodents, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. They are native to South America.
Capybaras have become unlikely TikTok stars, thanks to a catchy meme song.
What's next: The babies will be named once zookeepers determine their sex, Lee says.
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