#capybara Capybara Fact: Despite their size, they are good at hiding and can camouflage themselves in tall grass.

#capybara Capybara Fact: The shape of a capybara's footprint is often described as a 'star.'

#capybara Capybara Fact: In the wild, they have been known to form herds of up to 100 individuals.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a special digestive system that allows them to ferment food, break down cellulose and absorb nutrients.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their sweat has a sweet, grassy odor.

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

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

#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: They can swim as fast as they can run.