A new video released by Marwell Zoo shows the ongoing search for runaway capybara Samba, as efforts intensify to bring her back safely.
The clip, shared on Facebook, captures the challenges facing keepers as they track the elusive nine-month-old, who has been on the loose for more than a week after escaping her enclosure.
Footage shows the rural riverbank areas where teams believe Samba is hiding, highlighting why she has proven so difficult to catch.
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Capybaras are strong swimmers and can remain underwater for several minutes, often using waterways like the nearby River Itchen to evade capture.
The video also underlines the scale of the operation, with specialist teams using drones, camera traps and humane baited traps in a bid to locate her.
Samba escaped shortly after arriving at the zoo from Suffolk, while her sibling Tango was quickly recovered.
Zoo bosses continue to urge the public not to approach the animal, but to report any sightings as the search continues.
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