#capybara Capybara Fact: To avoid predators, capybaras are most active during dawn and dusk, which makes them crepuscular.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They have been known to allow small birds to perch on their backs.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras can eat up to eight pounds of grass a day.

#capybara Capybara Fact: The name 'capybara' comes from the Tupi language and means 'one who eats slender leaves.'

#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a specialized stomach that helps them digest tough cellulose in grass.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Although they are relatively tame, they can bite when they feel threatened.

#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 closest relatives are guinea pigs and rock cavies.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are incredibly adaptive and have been found in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to lush rainforests.

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