#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: Capybaras in the wild have been observed using their teeth to defend themselves against predators.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their eyes, ears, and nostrils are all positioned high on their head so they can remain alert to predators even when they're in the water.

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

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

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras eat their own feces to aid digestion and get the maximum amount of nutrients from their food.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: A capybara's fur can range from a light brown to a dark, almost black color.

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