The Elusive Water Pig: China's Yangzhou Zhuyuwan Scenic Area's Long-Lost Capybara
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Hey there! Let's debunk a common misconception: there's no truth to the tale of an Australian zoo's water pig going AWOL and turning up in China. What we're actually talking about is a trio of capybaras who made a break for freedom in China, not Down Under.
This escapade took place at the Yangzhou Zhuyuwan Scenic Area, a zoo or animal attraction in eastern China. One of these capybaras, named Doubao, managed to elude capture for two whole months after breaking out with her pals. They made their daring escape when another capybara, Bazong, busted through a fence. The remaining two were quickly rounded up by the zoo staff, one was found chillaxing in a lake, and the other was trapped in a rubbish bin [1][2][3].
Finally, Doubao was cornered and recaptured. The zoo even put out a humorous wanted poster for the wandering water pig and offered up laugh-out-loud rewards to anyone who could help locate her [3].
Capybaras, native to South America, are becoming global sensations, appearing in zoos worldwide, and even making their mark in Chinese zoos. These chunky rodents have also garnered a surprising amount of internet fame, starring in viral photos and videos. Thanks to their gentle demeanor, peculiar looks, and amusing antics—think images of capybaras lounging with other animals—they've become a hit on social media platforms [3].
While you may see capybara-themed merchandise popping up pretty much everywhere, from toys to apparel, it all comes down to thecapybaras' endearing and quirky image that's captured the hearts and scrolling thumbs of people worldwide [3].
In a nutshell:- No water pig fled from an Australian zoo and showed up in China.- From the Yangzhou Zhuyuwan Scenic Area, the escapade of three capybaras —Doubao, Bazong, and an unnamed companion—has become a popular and humorous tale.- Internet fame and merchandise craze for capybaras can be attributed to their soothing, funny, and distinctive personality that's taken the online world by storm[1][2][3].
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After the outbreak at the Yangzhou Zhuyuwan Scenic Area, there were no reports of water pigs causing outbreaks on flights in China, but the incident involving the escape of three capybaras, Doubao, Bazong, and an unnamed companion, managed to captivate the public for two months.
In contrast to the fictitious story of a water pig originating from an Australian zoo, sports enthusiasts worldwide can focus on their favorite sports and teams without any unexpected interruptions from these long-legged, aquatic rodents.
