#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
#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras communicate through a combination of scent marking and vocal sounds, including purrs, barks, whistles, and grunts. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a specialized stomach that helps them digest tough cellulose in grass. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are known to form symbiotic relationships with other animals. For example, birds eat insects off their backs. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are semi-aquatic animals, spending a lot of their time in water. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Female capybaras are often larger than males. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: The largest recorded capybara weighed 232 pounds! image
#capybara Capybara Fact: During the rainy season, capybaras can sleep underwater with only their noses sticking out. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Their skin dries out easily, so they need to live near water bodies to hydrate it regularly. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: They are known to be tolerant of a variety of animals and have been observed cohabiting with a range of species in zoos. image