Two large rodents have escaped from the High Park zoo
Toronto's animals are back at it again. Like the infamous High Park peacock before them, two capybara have broken out of their enclosure at the west end zoo. Police think the rodents are now wandering around High Park.
It's unclear how the runaway capybara orchestrated their prison break, but as the National Post reports, a police car is on site to "monitor the situation" as staff from the High Park Zoo search for the two escapees.
Capybara are native to South America and are considered to be the world's largest rodent. But don't worry, they're not dangerous. Even still, if you spot them (they're way bigger than squirrels and have reddish-brown fur), you should call the Toronto Police's 11 Division at 416-808-1100.
ADVISORY
— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) May 24, 2016
High Park Zoo - 2 Capybara have escaped their pens and are in the park. If seen please call @TPS11Div 4168081100 ^cb
Two #capybara have escaped @HighParkZoo in #Toronto. Anyone assisting the search must read 'Capyboppy' by Bill Peet. pic.twitter.com/taYVTIfHPP
— Everett Martin (@EverettMartin) May 24, 2016
#Toronto you disappoint me...where is my escaped #capybara twitter account!!!
— ChristinaR (@crobins72ca) May 24, 2016
This is a capybara, but not one of Toronto's.
Photo via Friends of the High Park Zoo on Facebook.
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