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

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their preferred habitats are densely forested areas near bodies of water.

#capybara Capybara Fact: In the wild, they have been known to form herds of up to 100 individuals.

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

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

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are highly vocal animals and will make a variety of noises to communicate with their group, including barks, whistles, and grunts.

#capybara Capybara Fact: During the rainy season, capybaras can sleep underwater with only their noses sticking out.

#capybara Capybara Fact: If capybaras get too hot, they can sweat through their noses.