This February half term, visitors to Knowsley Safari will be hearing the pitter patter of tiny webbed feet, as keepers introduce their first ever capybara pups. The pups, named Smudge and Sprout arrived just four weeks ago and have been staying close to first time parents Mrs Brown and Benny as they explore the park’s Equatorial Trail. Native to South America, the Capybara is a semi-aquatic animal classified as the largest rodent in the world. Weighing in at up to 150 pounds and growing up to four and a half feet long, they are excellent swimmers, and can remain completely submerged for up to five minutes.Picture: Knowsley Safari

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