#capybara Capybara Fact: Unlike other rodents, capybaras do not hoard their food.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: The capybara's digestive system is similar to that of a cow, and they have a large cecum for fermenting plant material.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are not an endangered species, but they are hunted for their meat and hide.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are native to South America and can be found in Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are known to be very patient and will often allow small animals to climb on them.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Some birds use capybaras as perches or platforms from which to hunt or scout.

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

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

#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.