#capybara Capybara Fact: If capybaras get too hot, they can sweat through their noses.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras in the wild have been observed 'babysitting' the young of other capybaras.

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: They use their large, sharp incisors to dig for roots and bulbs.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras can recognize the sound of their own names.

#capybara Capybara Fact: They have a special digestive system that allows them to ferment food, break down cellulose and absorb nutrients.

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have two types of fur: a coarse outer layer and a soft undercoat.

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

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

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras are semi-aquatic animals, spending a lot of their time in water.