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Samba the capybara's six-month English countryside caper

For half a year, a runaway capybara named Samba roamed the Hampshire countryside, dodging capture and winning over locals who spotted her grazing in fields. The world's largest rodent became an unlikely folk hero before her story came to a gentle end.

The upbeat factorThe upbeat factor: A very large rodent, living her best life.
✓ Verified · The Wall Street Journal · 2026-07-20 · UK
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