#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a slow reproductive rate, with females usually only producing one litter every year.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have a barrel-shaped body which helps them to stay buoyant in the water.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They enjoy lounging in the sun and will often stretch out to sunbathe.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their eyes, ears, and nostrils are all positioned high on their head so they can remain alert to predators even when they're in the water.

#capybara Capybara Fact: The average capybara consumes 6 to 8 pounds of grass per day.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have a barrel-shaped body which helps them to stay buoyant in the water.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their skin dries out easily, so they need to live near water bodies to hydrate it regularly.

#capybara Capybara Fact: The name 'capybara' comes from the Tupi language and means 'one who eats slender leaves.'

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