#capybara Capybara Fact: Female capybaras are often larger than males.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras eat their own feces to aid digestion and get the maximum amount of nutrients from their food.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: In Japan, capybaras are allowed to roam freely in hot springs in winter.

#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.

#capybara Capybara Fact: The capybara's jaw hinge is not perpendicular, so they chew food by grinding back-and-forth rather than side-to-side.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras love to roll in the mud to keep cool and protect their skin from the sun.

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