Bru the six month old capybara inspects a pumpkin as he gets into the spooky spirit for his first Halloween at Edinburgh Zoo. (Katielee Arrowsmith via SWNS)
By Elizabeth Hunter
A capybara family has been pictured eating pumpkins filled with snacks as a Halloween treat.
Staff at Edinburgh Zoo provided the giant rodent family with pumpkins, squash, carrots and bamboo leaves as part of a series of treats in the run-up to Halloween.
Bru was the first capybara pup to be born in Scotland in 18 years, and keepers are excited to celebrate his first Halloween.
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Mom Luna and dad Rodney were spotted nibbling on the pumpkin, as her pup watched on.
The pup's name was chosen by the public - with the suggestion coming from the fact that newborn capybara pups weigh 1.5-2.5 kg, roughly the same as a six-pack of Irn-Bru.
Jonny Appleyard, animal keeper, said: "We are so proud of Luna and Rodney, they're already doing an incredible job of looking after their new baby.
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"They are such a beautiful species and the babies are especially adorable!"
Capybaras are native to South America, and are the world's largest rodents - weighing between 35-65 kg.
They are also capable of swimming underwater for up to five minutes, as well as running at speeds of up to 22 mph.