# Capybara births at Edinburgh Zoo

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/capybara-births-at-edinburgh-zoo
> Updated: 2026-11-04T16:05:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Edinburgh Zoo announced the birth of capybara triplets to parents Luna and Rodney. The newborns were discovered by keepers on October 28 and have been undergoing health checks by veterinary teams from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.

The triplets, consisting of two males and one female, have been microchipped and weighed. Following the birth, the zoo launched a social media competition inviting the public to name the animals using five themed categories: Scottish food and drink, Scottish islands, Scottish geography, characters from the sitcom Still Game, or space-themed names inspired by the mother.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Edinburgh Zoo invites public to name newborn capybara triplets

Edinburgh Zoo is holding a public vote to name three newborn capybara triplets, offering themes ranging from Scottish food to space.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edinburgh-zoo-invites-public-to-name-newborn-capybara-triplets

### 2026-10-28: Edinburgh Zoo announces birth of capybara triplets

Edinburgh Zoo is celebrating the birth of three capybara triplets to parents Luna and Rodney, following the May birth of Bru, the first capybara born in Scotland in 18 years.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edinburgh-zoo-announces-birth-of-capybara-triplets

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