Capybara and Monkey Become Friends in Zoo Enclosure Where They Are the Only Females

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A capybara and a howler monkey have struck up an adorable friendship while sharing a habitat at the Denver Zoo

Baya and Rebecca — the only two females in their enclosure — were seen snuggling as the summer temperatures wind down

"Rebecca's pretty calm, and Baya's able to go to her for comfort and support," said Jessica Newell, an assistant curator at the Colorado zoo

True friendship can be found in the most surprising of places, including a zoo habitat.

A howler monkey and a capybara have formed a dear friendship while sharing an enclosure at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, according to Good Morning America , Axios, and Fox 31 . Baya and Rebecca — the 16-year-old monkey and 6-year-old capybara, respectively — have been spotted snuggling with each other a