#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a gestation period of about 130-150 days and usually give birth to 4-5 babies at a time.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a gestation period of about 130-150 days and usually give birth to 4-5 babies at a time.

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

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

#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: They have a slow reproductive rate, with females usually only producing one litter every year.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras communicate through a combination of scent marking and vocal sounds, including purrs, barks, whistles, and grunts.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: When capybaras are happy, they make a noise that sounds like purring.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their ears are lined with soft, white fur.