#capybara Capybara Fact: When threatened, capybaras can emit a bark-like sound to warn others in their group. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybara skin secretes a substance that is thought to be a natural sunscreen. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Their sweat has a sweet, grassy odor. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Their teeth never stop growing, just like other rodents. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Unlike other rodents, capybaras do not hoard their food. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have poor vision, but their senses of smell and hearing are excellent. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras love wallowing in mud, as it helps to regulate their body temperature. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are semi-aquatic animals, spending a lot of their time in water. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have a lifespan of 8-10 years in the wild, but can live up to 12 years in captivity. image
#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. image