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

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are crepuscular animals, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras can eat up to eight pounds of grass a day.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They are a favorite meal of jaguars, pumas, ocelots, harpy eagles, and caimans.

#capybara Capybara Fact: When capybaras are happy, they make a noise that sounds like purring.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They are excellent swimmers and can stay underwater for up to five minutes at a time.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have two types of fur: a coarse outer layer and a soft undercoat.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Despite their hefty size, capybaras are quick and can reach speeds up to 22 mph.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their large size allows them to eat tall grasses and reeds that smaller rodents can't reach.