SPECIMEN No.0079 ・ Zoo

Mukuムク

Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.

CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisLC— Least Concern

Muku is a Capybara with a historical record at TOBU ZOO. Born September 6, 2023.

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NameMuku (ムク)
SpeciesCapybara Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
SexUnknown
BornSeptember 6, 2023
Birth FacilityTOBU ZOO
Current FacilityTOBU ZOO（Saitama）
EnclosureNot disclosed
StatusStatus pending
Conservation Status (IUCN)LC— Least Concern

Timeline

  1. September 6, 2023 Birth TOBU ZOO Source

Records

Born September 6, 2023, at Tobu Zoo to mother Yanagi and father Chelsea, together with twin Nemu. It was the zoo's first capybara birth in nine years. The zoo announced that from right after birth the pup was running energetically around the room and growing well.

Public viewing began on September 16, 2023, in the Squirrel Monkey Paradise. The sex was listed as undetermined at the time of the birth announcement.

Family

FAQ

Where can I meet Muku?
The latest residency status has not been confirmed in official information. Check TOBU ZOO’s official website.
When was Muku born?
Muku was born September 6, 2023.
What does Muku’s record tell us?
Muku is recorded as born on September 6, 2023. The record at TOBU ZOO was last verified on 2026-07-06.

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Last verified: ／ Source: www.tobuzoo.com