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GMA Network
7 hours ago
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- GMA Network
Fugitive capybara caught by China zoo after 2 months on run
File photo of young Capybara water pigs (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) snuggle into their mother at the Zurich zoo in Switzerland. File photo SHANGHAI, China - Officials have captured the last member of a runaway capybara gang that escaped from a zoo in eastern China two months ago, a statement said Tuesday. The missing male rodent, named "Doubao" -- "Bean Bun" in Chinese -- absconded from an enclosure at the Yangzhou Zhuyuwan Scenic Area along with two other capybaras in early April. Doubao remained at large for weeks after his companions were caught by zoo officials. "The runaway child has returned home!" the zoo wrote in a social media post. The capybara -- a rodent the size of a six-year-old child -- walked into a humane trap early Tuesday morning and was returned to his enclosure by zoo staff. Despite spending two months on the run, Doubao gained weight and his fur was still "smooth and glossy", the zoo said. "It looks like he was doing well out there!" it added. A video published by the zoo showed Doubao sniffing around a cage and pawing at its sides while a person can be heard saying "welcome home Doubao". Capybaras are native to South America but in recent years have become popular attractions at zoos worldwide, with the semi-aquatic rodents becoming unlikely darlings of the internet. The zoo said the trio made their April breakout when another capybara Bazong -- "Big Shot" -- broke through a fence. Bazong was later found relaxing in a lake. It took seven or eight zoo staff to trap the second accomplice, Duoduo or "Hide Hide", in a rubbish bin. But Doubao eluded capture, with the zoo in May issuing a mock wanted poster accusing him of engaging in a mass jailbreak. Officials at one point offered a reward of frozen fried rice, a carton of eggs, capybara-themed merchandise and lifetime entry to the zoo to anyone with information about his whereabouts. A zoo representative also repeatedly pleaded for Doubao's return on livestreamed videos, Tuesday's statement said. — Agence France-Presse
Free Malaysia Today
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Fugitive capybara caught by Chinese zoo after 2 months on the run
Capybaras have become popular attractions at zoos worldwide in recent years. (EPA Images pic) SHANGHAI : Officials have captured the last member of a runaway capybara gang that escaped from a zoo in eastern China two months ago, a statement said today. The missing male rodent, named 'Doubao' – 'Bean Bun' in Chinese – absconded from an enclosure at the Yangzhou Zhuyuwan Scenic Area along with two other capybaras in early April. Doubao remained at large for weeks after his companions were caught by zoo officials. 'The runaway child has returned home!' the zoo wrote in a social media post. The capybara – a rodent the size of a six-year-old child – walked into a humane trap early this morning and was returned to his enclosure by zoo staff. Despite spending two months on the run, Doubao gained weight and his fur was still 'smooth and glossy', the zoo said. 'It looks like he was doing well out there!' it added. Capybaras are native to South America but in recent years have become popular attractions at zoos worldwide, with the semi-aquatic rodents becoming unlikely darlings of the internet. The zoo said the trio made their April breakout when another capybara Bazong – 'Big Shot' – broke through a fence. Bazong was later found relaxing in a lake. It took seven or eight zoo staff to trap the second accomplice, Duoduo or 'Hide Hide', in a rubbish bin. But Doubao eluded capture, with the zoo in May issuing a mock wanted poster accusing him of engaging in a mass jailbreak. Officials at one point offered a reward of frozen fried rice, a carton of eggs, capybara-themed merchandise and lifetime entry to the zoo to anyone with information about his whereabouts. A zoo representative also repeatedly pleaded for Doubao's return on live streamed videos, today's statement said.
The Star
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Fugitive capybara caught by China zoo after two months on the run
Capybaras lounge in the Zhuyuwan Scenic Area in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province. - CMG SHANGHAI: Officials have captured the last member of a runaway capybara gang that escaped from a zoo in eastern China two months ago, a statement said on Tuesday (June 3). The missing male rodent, named "Doubao" -- "Bean Bun" in Chinese -- absconded from an enclosure at the Yangzhou Zhuyuwan Scenic Area along with two other capybaras in early April. Doubao remained at large for weeks after his companions were caught by zoo officials. "The runaway child has returned home!" the zoo wrote in a social media post. The capybara -- a rodent the size of a six-year-old child -- walked into a humane trap early Tuesday morning and was returned to his enclosure by zoo staff. Despite spending two months on the run, Doubao gained weight and his fur was still "smooth and glossy", the zoo said. "It looks like he was doing well out there!" it added. Capybaras are native to South America but in recent years have become popular attractions at zoos worldwide, with the semi-aquatic rodents becoming unlikely darlings of the internet. The zoo said the trio made their April breakout when another capybara Bazong -- "Big Shot" -- broke through a fence. Bazong was later found relaxing in a lake. It took seven or eight zoo staff to trap the second accomplice, Duoduo or "Hide Hide", in a rubbish bin. But Doubao eluded capture, with the zoo in May issuing a mock wanted poster accusing him of engaging in a mass jailbreak. Officials at one point offered a reward of frozen fried rice, a carton of eggs, capybara-themed merchandise and lifetime entry to the zoo to anyone with information about his whereabouts. A zoo representative also repeatedly pleaded for Doubao's return on livestreamed videos, Tuesday's statement said. - AFP
RTÉ News
15 hours ago
- RTÉ News
Fugitive capybara caught by China zoo after two months on run
Officials have captured the last member of a runaway capybara gang that escaped from a zoo in eastern China two months ago, a statement said Tuesday. The missing male rodent, named "Doubao" - "Bean Bun" in Chinese - absconded from an enclosure at the Yangzhou Zhuyuwan Scenic Area along with two other capybaras in early April. Doubao remained at large for weeks after his companions were caught by zoo officials. "The runaway child has returned home!" the zoo wrote in a social media post. The capybara - a rodent the size of a six-year-old child - walked into a humane trap early this morning and was returned to his enclosure by zoo staff. Despite spending two months on the run, Doubao gained weight and his fur was still "smooth and glossy", the zoo said. "It looks like he was doing well out there!" it added. Capybaras are native to South America but in recent years have become popular attractions at zoos worldwide, with the semi-aquatic rodents becoming unlikely darlings of the internet. The zoo said the trio made their April breakout when another capybara Bazong - "Big Shot" - broke through a fence. Bazong was later found relaxing in a lake. It took seven or eight zoo staff to trap the second accomplice, Duoduo or "Hide Hide", in a rubbish bin. But Doubao eluded capture, with the zoo in May issuing a mock wanted poster accusing him of engaging in a mass jailbreak. Officials at one point offered a reward of frozen fried rice, a carton of eggs, capybara-themed merchandise and lifetime entry to the zoo to anyone with information about his whereabouts.
New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- New Straits Times
China zoo seeks public help to locate escaped capybara, offers free entry ticket
KUALA LUMPUR: An adult female capybara named Doubao remains at large more than a month after escaping from a zoo enclosure in China's Zhuyuwan Park. In a statement released on last Sunday, zoo officials confirmed that Doubao, who is approximately 18 months old, has yet to be recaptured. A reward in the form of a free park entry ticket is being offered to anyone who can provide credible information leading to her safe return. According to Chinese media outlets CGTN and the Global Times, Doubao made her daring escape alongside her companions, Bazong and Duoduo, in the early hours of April 3. Zoo authorities said that Bazong, often described as gentle and laid-back, was believed to be the mastermind behind the breakout. Surveillance footage reportedly showed Bazong using his head to break a window in their enclosure, allowing the trio to flee. Bazong was found shortly after the escape, leisurely swimming in a river within the zoo premises. Duoduo, who was dubbed an "evasion expert" by the Global Times, managed to avoid capture for nearly a month by hiding in a canal and diving underwater to evade zookeepers. She was eventually caught on April 30, having lost approximately 2kg during her time on the run. Zoo staff have since reinforced the animals' enclosure with protective netting. Zookeepers told the Global Times that Doubao is hiding in a swampy, reed-filled area near a canal within the park. Her strong swimming abilities and the natural terrain have made capture attempts challenging. "Investigations show that the suspect (Doubao) is unarmed and not aggressive. We appeal to citizens and tourists not to worry," the zoo said, adding that anyone with information related to the missing capybara would receive a free park entry ticket as a reward. In response to criticism from social media users over the low reward value, zoo officials said the reward for finding Doubao may be increased. "While our reward offer may not be large, we have never cut corners when it comes to providing quality living conditions for our animals," a zoo staff member said, as quoted by the Global Times. The zoo has also completed new habitats for several animals and plans to upgrade existing enclosures, as well as build a native species section.
