Capybara facts

Capybaras are full of fascinating facts that make them stand out in the animal kingdom. As the largest rodents in the world, they can weigh up to 65 kilograms (143 pounds) and grow up to 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) in length. They are excellent swimmers, capable of staying submerged for up to five minutes, and can even sleep in water with only their noses exposed. Capybaras are social animals, living in groups that can reach up to 100 members. They communicate through a range of vocalizations, including barks, whistles, and purrs, to convey different messages. Their diet consists primarily of grasses and aquatic plants, and they have a unique digestive system that allows them to extract maximum nutrients from their food. They also practice coprophagy, eating their feces to re-digest and absorb additional nutrients. Despite their size, capybaras are surprisingly agile and can run as fast as 35 kilometers per hour (22 mph) on land when threatened.