#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have even been known to play with other animals, including kittens and puppies.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have even been known to play with other animals, including kittens and puppies.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are not an endangered species, but they are hunted for their meat and hide.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras love to roll in the mud to keep cool and protect their skin from the sun.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They have been known to allow small birds to perch on their backs.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybara skin secretes a substance that is thought to be a natural sunscreen.

#capybara Capybara Fact: When threatened, capybaras can emit a bark-like sound to warn others in their group.

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