Everland to unveil newborn capybara triplets Thursday

Young capybara triplets will be introduced to visitors starting Thursday at Everland, the zoo operator Samsung C&T said Wednesday.

The trio was born on Sept. 28 to parents who are both 2 years old. Each weighed about 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) at birth. The rodents are growing healthy under the close care of zookeepers and veterinarians.

The species — the world’s largest rodent — typically lives near rivers and wetlands in South America and has an average lifespan of about 10 years.

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Capybaras are famous for their friendly disposition and ability to coexist peacefully with other species. Their interactions with ducks, turtles and even monkeys have captured attention online, where viral photos and videos have earned them nicknames such as "social butterflies" and "the animal kingdom's most popular residents."

The capybara triplets will be shown to the public at Ppuppa Town, a zoo area in the Yongin theme park.

BY HAN YOUNG-HYE [[email protected]]