Capybara calf born at Moscow Zoo
A capybara calf was born at the Moscow Zoo.
Consensus
- A capybara calf was born at the Moscow Zoopark.
- The parents of the calf are a male named Kuzma and a female named Malaya.
- The calf is healthy and developing normally.
- The gender of the calf is not yet known, as external sexual characteristics become visible only after several months.
- The birth occurred naturally without complications.
- The mother has taken care of the calf immediately after birth and is feeding it.
- Zoo staff are monitoring the mother and calf daily but no intervention is needed.
- The calf is already walking in the enclosure.
- The calf's diet initially consists of maternal milk, with gradual introduction to adult food including hay, fresh greens, vegetables, granulated feed, and fruits.
Points of divergence
- The calf's parents were already a pair in July. — ntv
- The zoo director, Svetlana Akulova, stated that the birth is a sign of animals living in a comfortable environment. — m24
- Capybaras are known for communal care of offspring, with other group members also helping raise the calf. — m24
- The zoo previously had two polar owl chicks hatch at the Center for Rare Species Breeding. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Baby capybara born in Moscow Zoo — НТВ Москва
- Calf born to capybara Malaya and Kuzma from Moscow Zoo — Москва 24
Key entities
- Capybara Kuzma
- Malaya
- Moscow Zoo
- Svetlana Akulova
- AGN "Moscow"
- Moscow Zoo Photo
- Calf
- Московского зоопарка В Московском зоопарке