#capybara Capybara Fact: Despite their large size, capybaras are very agile and can easily maneuver through the thick underbrush of their native habitats.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybara babies, called pups, are able to walk and swim shortly after birth.

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

#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 Japan, capybaras are allowed to roam freely in hot springs in winter.

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

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

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have a lifespan of 8-10 years in the wild, but can live up to 12 years in captivity.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a slow reproductive rate, with females usually only producing one litter every year.