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Capybara Fact: Some birds use capybaras as perches or platforms from which to hunt or scout.
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Capybara Fact: Unlike many rodents, capybaras do not have a tail.
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Capybara Fact: Capybara babies, called pups, are able to walk and swim shortly after birth.
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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 are very flexible and can sleep in any position, including on their backs with their feet in the air.
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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.
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Capybara Fact: They are great at jumping and can clear obstacles up to 4 feet high.
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Capybara Fact: The capybara's digestive system is similar to that of a cow, and they have a large cecum for fermenting plant material.
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Capybara Fact: Capybaras have even been known to play with other animals, including kittens and puppies.
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Capybara Fact: The capybara's digestive system is similar to that of a cow, and they have a large cecum for fermenting plant material.
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Capybara Fact: They have a specialized stomach that helps them digest cellulose in grasses.
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Capybara Fact: They are great at jumping and can clear obstacles up to 4 feet high.
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Capybara Fact: Capybaras are native to South America and can be found in Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil.
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Capybara Fact: When threatened, capybaras can emit a bark-like sound to warn others in their group.
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Capybara Fact: Capybara skin secretes a substance that is thought to be a natural sunscreen.
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Capybara Fact: Their sweat has a sweet, grassy odor.
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Capybara Fact: Their teeth never stop growing, just like other rodents.
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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 been introduced into Florida, USA, and have established a small breeding population there.
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Capybara Fact: In Japan, capybaras are allowed to roam freely in hot springs in winter.