Dec. 15 (UPI) — A wildlife center in Costa Rica announced it is holding a contest allowing members of the public to name its four newly-arrived capybaras.
The Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center said social media users will be called upon to suggest names for the capybaras, three females and one male, on the rescue’s Facebook and Instagram pages starting Dec. 22.
The first round of voting will take place via likes on the comments, and the top 10 will then be subject to a run-off round involving donations to the organization.
“Donations received will be used to care for the capybaras and the other animals at our sanctuary,” Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center officials said.
The capybaras, which are not native to Costa Rica, were seized by authorities in May, when they were found being illegally transported in the country.
“They’re social, intelligent, and noble animals. Every day, we learn more about them,” Rescate veterinarian Isabel Hagenauer said. “Behind every rescue is a story of trafficking and suffering. This is why we say strongly: No to wildlife trafficking.”