Johnson the capybara and Al the Brazilian tapir, were euthanized Feb. 20 after a decline in both animals' health ...

The staff had noticed that both of them were experiencing age-related health problems, which were affecting their quality of ...

A tapir and a capybara who became best friends at a zoo have been euthanized on the same day after keepers decided it was the most compassionate option.

The pair had formed a touching bond in their South American enclosure in Cornwall ...

A tapir and a capybara with a strong bond are euthanised on the same day so neither would be lonely.

Heartbroken zoo fans were left in tears after two inseparable animal pals were put to sleep on the same day – so neither would have to face life alone. Keepers at Newquay Zoo in Cornwall made the ...

Newquay Zoo in Cornwall euthanised two beloved animals, Johnson the nine-year-old capybara and Al the 20-year-old Brazilian ...

Staff said the painful decision was taken to spare the devoted duo from isolation if one passed before the other.

Johnson, a nine-year-old capybara, and Al, a 20-year-old Brazilian tapir, shared a long-standing friendship within the ...