#capybara Capybara Fact: Their social structure is similar to that of some primates, with a dominant male, females, juveniles, and subordinate males.

#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: Capybaras can sleep with their eyes open.

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

#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.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have a calm and gentle demeanor, which makes them popular in zoos and sometimes as pets.

#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: Capybaras can sleep with their eyes open.

#capybara Capybara Fact: To avoid predators, capybaras are most active during dawn and dusk, which makes them crepuscular.

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