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

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

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

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have two types of fur: a coarse outer layer and a soft undercoat.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are sometimes kept as pets, but they require a lot of space and access to water.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are known to be very patient and will often allow small animals to climb on them.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their preferred habitats are densely forested areas near bodies of water.

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

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