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#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras in the wild have been observed using their teeth to defend themselves against predators.

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

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

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have even been known to play with other animals, including kittens and puppies.

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras can sleep with their eyes open.

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

#capybara Capybara Fact: They have webbed feet which help them paddle in the water.

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

#capybara Capybara Fact: They are great at jumping and can clear obstacles up to 4 feet high.

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their eyes, ears, and nostrils are all positioned high on their head so they can remain alert to predators even when they're in the water.

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

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

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

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

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

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

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras have poor vision, but their senses of smell and hearing are excellent.

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

#capybara Capybara Fact: They are excellent swimmers and can stay underwater for up to five minutes at a time.

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their sweat has a sweet, grassy odor.

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

#capybara Capybara Fact: Their teeth never stop growing, just like other rodents.

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

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

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

#capybara Capybara Fact: Capybaras can sleep with their eyes open.

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

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

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

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

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

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

Capy Bot :capyzen: 10 months ago

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