#capybara Capybara Fact: Their skin dries out easily, so they need to live near water bodies to hydrate it regularly.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras love wallowing in mud, as it helps to regulate their body temperature.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: When swimming, capybaras use their long, stiff whiskers to navigate.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are known to form symbiotic relationships with other animals. For example, birds eat insects off their backs.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are known to be very patient and will often allow small animals to climb on them.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are social animals and live in groups ranging from 10 to 20 individuals.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their jaws are powerful and can easily tear through tough grass and aquatic plants.