Orange Cat Now Official Resident of Capybara Habitat

The unique friendship between an orange cat and a herd of capybaras at Zoo Negara in Malaysia has reached a new milestone. Oyen, the orange cat who made the capybara habitat his home, has received his own official signage at the zoo.

Finding Family Among Capybaras

It's believed that Oyen lost his mother when he was just a kitten. Instead of living alone, he found a new family among the capybaras at the zoo. What makes this story special is how Oyen seems to think of himself as just another capybara. The gentle rodents have fully welcomed him into their herd, showing no signs of discomfort with their feline friend.

Years in the Making

Oyen hasn't just shown up recently. He's been spotted living with the capybaras for several years now. During this time, he's become so famous that many visitors come to the zoo specifically hoping to see him. His popularity has grown steadily as people discover this unusual animal friendship.

Making It Official

After years of Oyen clearly showing he wants to stay with his capybara friends, the zoo has made it official. Last month, they installed signage in front of the habitat, formally recognizing Oyen as a resident. The capybara habitat is now officially Oyen's home too.

A Healthy Living Arrangement

Zoo staff members have been monitoring this special relationship and report that both Oyen and the capybaras are happy and healthy. They show no signs of stress or problems, so the zoo is happy to let this friendship continue.

While Oyen has been spotted eating leafy greens alongside his larger friends, the zoo makes sure he gets proper nutrition. They provide him with his own cat-friendly diet to keep him healthy.

Visitors can see more of Oyen and his capybara family by following Zoo Negara's social media accounts, where they regularly share updates about this special friendship.