There's scandal at the zoo! 'Soap opera' love triangle emerges at Edinburgh's capybara enclosure between two sisters and the SAME beau

Like something from the pages of a bodice-ripping romance novel, it's the love triangle that's got everything - steamy romps, family betrayal and infidelity exposed by the birth of adorable triplets.Two sisters, Luna and Cali, have been intimate with the same beau to the surprise of all around them - with Rodney's philandering only outed by the unexpected pregnancy of his 'bit on the side'.It's the drama keeping social media gripped - though it's not happening in the world of celebrity or politics.... but the unlikely environs of the capybara enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo.'The rumours are true! We've got a babybara on the way!' a post from the zoo read. 'But there's a plot twist… that steamy pool moment was Rodney and Cali, but it's actually Luna who's pregnant! Looks like Rodney's been keeping busy with both sisters…'Will the sister wives raise the children together...? While the zoo have given zero details on future parenting arrangements, it has revealed that the sweet triplets will be 'staying close to mom and taking in the world around them' in the coming weeks.The 'steamy' love triangle has been described as synonymous with a storyline straight out of a 'soap opera', however instances of family infidelity are far from a rarity among these unique animals.With origins in South America, the large rodents have a polygynous to polygynandrous mating system, meaning that both males and females can have multiple partners - and lifelong pairs are highly unusual. Two sisters, Luna and Cali, have been intimate with the same beau to the surprise of all around them - with Rodney's philandering only outed by the unexpected pregnancy of his 'bit on the side' The tale of this gripping love triangle first began a few weeks ago when an image went viral of two capybaras enjoying some rather intimate quality time together in a pool. The pair were later revealed to be Rodney and his sister-in-law, Cali The 'steamy' love triangle has been described as synonymous with a storyline straight out of a 'soap opera'The tale of this gripping love triangle first began a few weeks ago when an image went viral of two capybaras enjoying some rather intimate quality time together in a pool.However, much to the surprise, and indeed slight confusion, of social media users around the globe - the pair were later revealed to be Rodney and his sister-in-law, Cali.Sisters Luna and Cali first arrived at Edinburgh Zoo in February 2025 from Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park in Ipswich. Just two months later, Rodney arrived on the scene and it wasn't long before sparks were flying between him and Luna, who were said to have hit it off within weeks. It's been a busy few months for the Scottish capybara brigade. In May, Luna and Rodney welcomed their baby boy, Bru, who was Scotland's first capybara to have been born in 18 years.The viral baby capybara was officially named Bru following a public poll on June 4, 2026, inspired by the fact that newborn capybara pups weigh between 1.5 and 2.5kg, roughly the same as a six-pack of Irn-Bru. But now, in a hilarious twist, Luna and Rodney have welcomed a set of sweet triplets - much to the delight of staff at the zoo who can hardly get enough of the family drama. Darren McGarry, head of animal care at Edinburgh zoo, described the recent birth as 'like something from a soap opera'. He told STV: 'Cali rules the roost, and Luna does as she is told. Bru is the golden child. Rodney is a bit of a shy boy – but he is clearly a hit with the ladies! Like they say, it is always the quiet ones.' The news of three new triplets on the scene is said to have left young Bru feeling rather disgruntled, according to Mr McGarry. Sisters Luna and Cali first arrived at Edinburgh Zoo in February 2025 from Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park in Ipswich. The zoo have given zero details surrounding future parenting arrangements, though has revealed that the sweet triplets will be 'staying close to mom and taking in the world around them' in the coming weeks It's been a busy few months for the Scottish capybara brigade. In May, Luna and Rodney welcomed their baby boy, Bru (pictured), who was Scotland's first capybara to have been born in 18 years Bru the six month old capybara inspects a pumpkin with his mother Luna. Young Bru is said to have found the arrival of his new half-siblings particularly tough as he has been forced to 'adjust to no longer being the centre of attention'While all blended families are bound to come with their own dysfunctions and challenges, baby Bru has found the arrival of his new half-siblings particularly tough as he has been forced to 'adjust to no longer being the centre of attention'.'He is a little grumpy for now, but we are sure he will be best buds with his siblings once he settles,' quipped Mr McGarry.Earlier this week, all eyes were on young Bru as he was photographed getting in the spooky Halloween spirit for the first time. The young rodent enjoyed a super natural trick-or-treat experience with pumpkins, squash, carrots and bamboo leaves.Bru's mother Luna and father Rodney were spotted nibbling on the pumpkin, as their young pup watched on.Bru now weighs more than 36 cans and is heavier than a multipack of the popular Scottish soda.Speaking after the pup's landmark birth earlier this year, keeper Jonny Appleyard said: 'We are so proud of Luna and Rodney, they're already doing an incredible job of looking after their new baby.'They are such a beautiful species and the babies are especially adorable!'The baby is slowly starting to get braver and explore so you may well catch a glimpse of them, closely followed by mum.'Capybara pups grow up quickly so we recommend visiting the zoo soon if you want to see the new arrival at their cutest stage.'However, with his new triplet siblings set to take the limelight, Bru will no doubt be feeling feeling the pressure to remain relevant for his thousands of online fans.Whether the young rodent will become pals with his entourage of new siblings remains unknown, though staff at Edinburgh Zoo will no doubt be watching on in anticipation to see how things unfold.