Edinburgh Zoo reveals Scottish-inspired name for new capybara pup after public vote
The public voted on the new name which is inspired by Scotland’s favourite soft drink
Edinburgh Zoo has revealed the name of a capybara pup who became a social media sensation.
A public vote took place to name the newest capybara in the zoo after news of the animal’s birth went viral on social media last month.
Fans had the choice to name the new pup either Bru, Tablet, Tunnock, and Toddy.
In the end, the public decided that the new male pup would be named ‘Bru’.
Edinburgh Zoo posted on social media: “It's official, our babybara has been named Bru.
“This cheeky wee man is getting braver every day and loves zooming around his habitat under the watch of mum and dad Luna and Rodney and his aunt Cali.”
Bru is the first capybara to be born in Scotland in 18 years and is part of what the zoo has described as a “baby boom”.
Alongside Bru, the zoo has recently welcomed the first ever sloth to be born in Scotland, as well as celebrating the birth of a giant anteater, and gentoo and Northern rockhopper chicks.
Announcing Bru’s birth on social media, Edinburgh Zoo said: “A baby capybara Luna has given birth to a tiny, beautiful babybara and we couldn't be more excited.
“Lucky weekend visitors might be able to spot mum and pup as they get braver and start to explore. At just two days old, the baby is still vulnerable and the next couple of weeks are crucial to their development.”
The post garnered thousands of likes and comments from animal lovers all over the world.
Reacting to the news that Bru has been named, one fan said: “Brilliant name goes well with Scotland theme and World Cup.”
In a nod to the famous Irn Bru tagline, another animal lover added: “May he be made from girders.”