A capybara named Cinnamon escaped from a Telford zoo and is currently missing.

Get ready for some exciting news, folks! A ginormous rodent, who goes by the name Cinnamon, has escaped from her home at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Shropshire. This has caused quite a stir in the Telford community, with the zoo management urging the public to keep an eye out for her and to avoid approaching her at all costs.

According to reports, Cinnamon managed to break out of her habitat on Friday, September 14th and ventured into the woodlands within the zoo grounds. The following day, she was spotted on a nearby road after getting past the perimeter fence. Since then, the zoo has been working tirelessly to locate her, but unfortunately, there have been no further sightings.

The zoo team believes that Cinnamon is still within the vicinity of the zoo, possibly roaming around The Humbers and the surrounding fields where she can find plenty of food and ponds. However, they have also issued a warning that although Capybaras are generally friendly, they can become unpredictable when they feel threatened or cornered. So, it is best to admire her from a safe distance.

Cinnamon is no ordinary rodent, she has a special bond with her keepers and it is highly likely that she will be lured back to her habitat without any physical intervention. But let's not forget, she is still a wild animal and should be treated with caution.

In case you're wondering, Capybaras are native to South America and are known for their social and friendly nature. They can grow up to 4 feet long and 24 inches tall, weighing between 77 to 146 pounds. These creatures are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for up to five minutes at a time. No wonder they have become internet sensations for their amusing behavior, like the time when a photo of 11 capybaras seeking shelter from the rain at a zoo in Japan went viral in 2016.

Speaking of Japan, it seems like the country has a soft spot for these giant rodents, as they recently opened a Capybara Café in Tokyo as a tribute to these lovable creatures. But for those of us in the UK, don't fret, because we have plenty of places where we can spot these cuties in their natural habitat. Some of the best spots include Cotswold Wildlife Park, Shepreth Wildlife Park, and Chessington Zoo, just to name a few.

So, if you're a fan of these giant rodents and want to hang out with them without breaking the bank, be sure to check out the list we have compiled of the best places in the UK to see capybaras in all their glory. Who knows, you might even get to witness some of their famous antics!

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