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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Science
Athena Stavrou & Julia Banim

Zoo welcomes first new capybara in more than a decade after parents' 'Valentine's date'

A zoo is celebrating the arrival of its first new capybara in more than a decade, born after zookeepers arranged a romantic Valentine's date for her now loved-up parents.

Capybara couple Clementine and Augustus, didn't hit it off straight away, but the staff at Drusillas Park in East Sussex were determined to try and ignite a spark, fearing the pair would never get together.

However, like many great love stories, their indifference turned to something more one fateful Valentine's Day, after staff set out a special meal for them, complete with a white linen table setting, flowers, hearts, and a taster menu made up of delicious raw veggies.

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