#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras can sleep with their eyes open. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a specialized stomach that helps them digest cellulose in grasses. image
#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. 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: Capybaras have a unique vocalization that sounds like a series of clicks, which is thought to be used in courtship. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras can sleep with their eyes open. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: To avoid predators, capybaras are most active during dawn and dusk, which makes them crepuscular. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Their ears are lined with soft, white fur. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are very flexible and can sleep in any position, including on their backs with their feet in the air. image
#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are crepuscular animals, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk. image