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Adorable Capybaras Enjoy Relaxing Soak

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Adorable Capybaras Enjoy Relaxing Soak

Perhaps one of the best ways to enjoy cool weather in Japan is with a soak in a nice hot bath. That's exactly what these capybaras do at Izu Shaboten Park, some 130 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. The event has become a popular winter feature after a zookeeper happened to see the critters take a dip in a pool of hot water.

Capybaras enjoy hot bath

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The capybara are one of the park's popular features, especially at the time of year where they enter their bath.

The park has put up signs asking visitors to wear a mask and prepared hand sanitizers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.