Capybara Loss and Hope Amid Health Struggles | California News

The Santa Barbara Zoo made a heartbreaking decision to euthanize Poppy, an 8-year-old capybara, after discovering an inoperable throat mass that left her unable to eat or breathe properly. A beloved resident since her arrival from the Greater Vancouver Zoo, Poppy’s passing comes just weeks after the loss of three red pandas. Meanwhile, her fellow capybara, Antonio, a 4-year-old diagnosed with rare multiple myeloma, is now undergoing chemotherapy — marking the first known case of this cancer in a living capybara. Despite the emotional toll, the zoo’s team remains hopeful for Antonio’s recovery as they continue intensive care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/66b118a8118713a0