#capybara Capybara Fact: Their jaws are powerful and can easily tear through tough grass and aquatic plants.

#capybara Capybara Fact: The capybara's closest relatives are guinea pigs and rock cavies.

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

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have been introduced into Florida, USA, and have established a small breeding population there.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are excellent divers and can even sleep underwater, keeping their noses just above the water line.

#capybara Capybara Fact: When threatened, capybaras can emit a bark-like sound to warn others in their group.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are sometimes kept as pets, but they require a lot of space and access to water.

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