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Capybara Fact: In the wild, they have been known to form herds of up to 100 individuals.
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Capybara Fact: Capybaras have a barrel-shaped body which helps them to stay buoyant in the water.
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Capybara Fact: They are excellent swimmers and can stay underwater for up to five minutes at a time.
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Capybara Fact: They have a gestation period of about 130-150 days and usually give birth to 4-5 babies at a time.
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Capybara Fact: Despite being semi-aquatic, capybaras have fur rather than waterproof hair.
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Capybara Fact: Capybaras are known to form symbiotic relationships with other animals. For example, birds eat insects off their backs.
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Capybara Fact: In Japan, capybaras are allowed to roam freely in hot springs in winter.
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Capybara Fact: Capybaras are great climbers and will often climb onto tree stumps and logs to look out for danger.
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Capybara Fact: Unlike other rodents, capybaras do not hoard their food.
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Capybara Fact: Despite their large size, capybaras are very agile and can easily maneuver through the thick underbrush of their native habitats.
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Capybara Fact: Capybaras have poor vision, but their senses of smell and hearing are excellent.
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Capybara Fact: Capybaras have two types of fur: a coarse outer layer and a soft undercoat.
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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.
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Capybara Fact: The capybara's feet are slightly webbed which makes them excellent swimmers.
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Capybara Fact: They have a slow metabolic rate, which is why they can survive on a diet of low-nutrient grasses.
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Capybara Fact: Capybaras can recognize the sound of their own names.
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Capybara Fact: Female capybaras are often larger than males.
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Capybara Fact: Capybaras love wallowing in mud, as it helps to regulate their body temperature.
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Capybara Fact: Their ears are lined with soft, white fur.
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Capybara Fact: They are known to be tolerant of a variety of animals and have been observed cohabiting with a range of species in zoos.