two capybara babies born at Mandai Wildlife Reserve<\/span><\/a> on Jan 4 has died.<\/p>\nIn a statement on March 19, Mandai said the pup, a female, \u201cdid not survive the critical early weeks\u201d, adding that it died about three weeks after its birth, on Jan 27.<\/p>\n
The two pups had been the first capybaras born at Mandai in 10 years. The species is native to South America.<\/p>\n
Mandai added that the other pup was healthy and now weighs approximately 4.4kg, about four times its birth weight.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe male pup is feeding well, active, and staying close to mum as it grows stronger each day,\u201d said Mr Azmi Amzah, a curator of animal care (operations). <\/p>\n
On the female pup\u2019s death, he said: \u201cNeonatal care can be complex and maternal behaviours can vary, particularly when a mother is caring for her first litter. <\/p>\n
\u201cFrom birth, both mother and pups were closely monitored by our animal care and veterinary teams. However, early life remains a vulnerable period and despite attentive care, not every outcome can be predicted.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cLosing a young animal is never easy for our team, and it\u2019s something we feel deeply.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said that Mandai would review the case carefully to inform its future care management.<\/p>\n
The team will now focus on continuing to support the mother and the surviving pup with dedicated care. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re truly grateful for the support from everyone \u2013 thank you for being with us through both joyful and difficult moments of animal care.\u201d <\/p>\n
In a Facebook post on Jan 13, Mandai said the two capybara pups were born precocial, which means they were born in a relatively developed state, including having a thick coat of fur \u2013 unlike many animals that are born with little or no fur.<\/p>\n
The capybara pups and their mother were seen near the end of the Amazon River Quest boat ride in River Wonders, with all the other capybaras at the wildlife attraction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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