#capybara Capybara Fact: Some capybaras have been observed 'adopting' orphaned pups and raising them as their own.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have a calm and gentle demeanor, which makes them popular in zoos and sometimes as pets.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their ears are lined with soft, white fur.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: The large size of capybaras allows them to eat taller grasses and reeds that smaller rodents can't reach.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras in the wild have been observed using their teeth to defend themselves against predators.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their scientific name, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, is Greek for 'water hog.'

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras in the wild have been observed using their teeth to defend themselves against predators.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are semi-aquatic animals, spending a lot of their time in water.