Female Capybara Joins Florida Zoo for Breeding Program
Iyari, a 10-month-old capybara, is being introduced to a male capybara, Zeus, at the Palm Beach Zoo to help boost their population.
- Iyari arrived from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and is housed with Baird's tapirs.
- The breeding initiative is recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
- Capybaras are the world's largest rodents and play a crucial role in their ecosystem.
- Palm Beach Zoo officials are optimistic about the potential for future offspring.
- Visitors can see Iyari in the Tropics of the Americas section of the zoo.
Associated Press 