#capybara Capybara Fact: The capybara's jaw hinge is not perpendicular, so they chew food by grinding back-and-forth rather than side-to-side.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Female capybaras are often larger than males.

#capybara Capybara Fact: When swimming, capybaras use their long, stiff whiskers to navigate.

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

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have a unique vocalization that sounds like a series of clicks, which is thought to be used in courtship.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They are known to be tolerant of a variety of animals and have been observed cohabiting with a range of species in zoos.

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

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are popular in Japan, where they are often seen in hot springs and zoos.