#capybara Capybara Fact: They're not great jumpers, but they can jump over obstacles that are about 3-4 feet high.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are native to South America and can be found in Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They enjoy lounging in the sun and will often stretch out to sunbathe.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are highly vocal animals and will make a variety of noises to communicate with their group, including barks, whistles, and grunts.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Unlike other rodents, capybaras do not hoard their food.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are excellent divers and can even sleep underwater, keeping their noses just above the water line.

#capybara Capybara Fact: The Catholic Church once classified capybaras as fish so they could be eaten during Lent.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a slow metabolic rate, which is why they can survive on a diet of low-nutrient grasses.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: When capybaras are happy, they make a noise that sounds like purring.