Eight capybara pups born at Curraghs Wildlife Park have drawn record visitor numbers and boosted conservation funding.
01Summary
- 01Two female capybaras gave birth to litters on 26 September and 1 October.
- 02The park reported its busiest October weekend ever, with the car park full like a bank holiday.
- 03Each visitor contributed £1 to the park's conservation fund unless they opted out.
- 04The fund supports projects with Manx Wildlife Trust and in the Pantanal, Brazil.
- 05The previous capybara birth at the park was a single pup four years ago.
02Why it matters
The surge in visitors generated extra money for wetland conservation, which helps protect habitats that support both wildlife and people.
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