#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are incredibly adaptive and have been found in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to lush rainforests. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are popular in Japan, where they are often seen in hot springs and zoos. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a specialized stomach that helps them digest tough cellulose in grass. image
#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. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have a calm and gentle demeanor, which makes them popular in zoos and sometimes as pets. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Their preferred habitats are densely forested areas near bodies of water. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Their skin dries out easily, so they need to live near water bodies to hydrate it regularly. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are social animals and live in groups ranging from 10 to 20 individuals. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: They're not great jumpers, but they can jump over obstacles that are about 3-4 feet high. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Although they are relatively tame, they can bite when they feel threatened. image