Edinburgh Zoo reveals names of capybara triplets born in October

Capybara triplets who arrived at Edinburgh Zoo last month have been named after Scottish delicacies, following a public vote.

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) revealed the names on Monday following the vote on social media.

The two boys have been called Tunnock and Toddy, and the girl has been named Tattie.

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The three new pups join their big brother Bru, who was the first capybara born in Scotland in 18 years

The pups were first spotted on October 28 after being born overnight to parents Luna and Rodney.

The zoo’s last capybara pup, Bru, was born in May and was the first capybara to be born in Scotland for 18 years.

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The male pup was born in early May and became the first capybara born in the country for 18 years.

Tattie, Tunnock and Toddy triumphed over competition from other names, including suggestions inspired by the Scottish Isles and the iconic sitcom Still Game.

The wildlife conservation charity launched the poll last week following the pups’ first health check, during which they were confirmed as two boys and a girl.