#capybara Capybara Fact: Their large size allows them to eat tall grasses and reeds that smaller rodents can't reach.

#capybara Capybara Fact: The Catholic Church once classified capybaras as fish so they could be eaten during Lent.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They're not great jumpers, but they can jump over obstacles that are about 3-4 feet high.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their nostrils, eyes, and ears are located high on their heads so they can remain submerged in the water while still being able to see, hear, and breathe.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: When sleeping, capybaras often lean against each other for support.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are very flexible and can sleep in any position, including on their backs with their feet in the air.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Despite their large size, capybaras are very agile and can easily maneuver through the thick underbrush of their native habitats.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They are a favorite meal of jaguars, pumas, ocelots, harpy eagles, and caimans.