#capybara Capybara Fact: They can swim as fast as they can run.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are great climbers and will often climb onto tree stumps and logs to look out for danger.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Despite being semi-aquatic, capybaras have fur rather than waterproof hair.

#capybara Capybara Fact: To avoid predators, capybaras are most active during dawn and dusk, which makes them crepuscular.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras can recognize the sound of their own names.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a slow metabolic rate, which is why they can survive on a diet of low-nutrient grasses.

#capybara Capybara Fact: The largest recorded capybara weighed 232 pounds!

#capybara Capybara Fact: They use their large, sharp incisors to dig for roots and bulbs.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a unique digestive adaptation called coprophagy where they consume their feces to extract maximum nutritional value from food.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They are great at jumping and can clear obstacles up to 4 feet high.