Johnson the capybara and Al the Brazilian tapir, were euthanized Feb. 20 after a decline in both animals' health ...

A zoo in the United Kingdom is mourning the loss of an unlikely pair. Inseparable zoo friends, a tapir and a capybara, passed ...

A tapir and a capybara who became best friends at a zoo have been euthanized on the same day after keepers decided it was the most compassionate option.

The staff had noticed that both of them were experiencing age-related health problems, which were affecting their quality of ...

Heartbroken zoo fans were left in tears after two inseparable animal pals were put to sleep on the same day – so neither would have to face life alone. Keepers at Newquay Zoo in Cornwall made the ...

A tapir and a capybara that had developed a strong bond were put to sleep on the same day so neither would be lonely. Keepers ...

Two animals at Newquay Zoo have been euthanised on the same day. The Cornwall zoo team said it was “with deep sadness” that it announced the loss of Johnson, a nine-year-old capybara, and Al, a ...

"Rebecca's pretty calm, and Baya's able to go to her for comfort and support," said Jessica Newell, an assistant curator at the Colorado zoo True friendship can be found in the most surprising of ...