#capybara Capybara Fact: The large size of capybaras allows them to eat taller grasses and reeds that smaller rodents can't reach.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras in the wild have been observed 'babysitting' the young of other capybaras.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a gestation period of about 130-150 days and usually give birth to 4-5 babies at a time.

#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.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are great climbers and will often climb onto tree stumps and logs to look out for danger.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras often serve as a 'mobile home' for semi-parasitic cowbirds that eat the insects off their backs.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have a barrel-shaped body which helps them to stay buoyant in the water.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras often serve as a 'mobile home' for semi-parasitic cowbirds that eat the insects off their backs.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They can swim as fast as they can run.

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