#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras often serve as a 'mobile home' for semi-parasitic cowbirds that eat the insects off their backs.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a highly developed sense of smell, which they use to find food and detect predators.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are known to be very patient and will often allow small animals to climb on them.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They can weigh up to 140 pounds, making them the world's largest rodents.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras love to roll in the mud to keep cool and protect their skin from the sun.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Some birds use capybaras as perches or platforms from which to hunt or scout.

#capybara Capybara Fact: When sleeping, capybaras often lean against each other for support.

#capybara Capybara Fact: The capybara's digestive system is similar to that of a cow, and they have a large cecum for fermenting plant material.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Although they are relatively tame, they can bite when they feel threatened.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are not an endangered species, but they are hunted for their meat and hide.