The Riga Zoo in Latvia has officially named its five new capybara babies, affectionately referred to as the 'fantastic five.' The names chosen are Andu, Frīda, Straume, Tamis, and Maksimuss Otto, a decision made after receiving a plethora of creative and heartfelt suggestions from the local community. The zoo's representatives expressed the challenge in selecting just five names from the myriad of submissions they received, highlighting the strong engagement and enthusiasm of the public in this naming process.

These capybara babies were born in the autumn of the previous year and have shown excellent health and lively behavior since then. They currently live with three adult capybaras, named Oskars, Tindra, and Trusi, in a caring environment that allows them to thrive. The zoo indicates that the babies are successfully growing and increasingly exploring their surroundings, indicating a positive development in their adjustment to life at the zoo.

For animal lovers and visitors, the zoo offers a live stream where the capybaras can be observed at all times, except during their cleaning periods. This feature adds an engaging element for viewers, allowing them to connect with these adorable animals from afar. As the capybara population at the zoo has expanded from three to eight in less than a month due to these births, it marks a significant moment in the zoo's commitment to animal care and community involvement.