Habitat, Capybaras take turns keeping watch for predators while the rest of the group rests, helping to keep the whole herd safe., They often rest in shaded areas to keep cool in hot weather., Capybaras live near rivers, lakes, and wetlands in South America., They dig shallow resting spots in the mud which helps keep them cool., Diet, A capybara's front teeth never stop growing, so they wear them down by chewing tough grasses and plants., Capybaras sometimes eat their own droppings. This helps them digest tough plant material more effectively and absorb extra nutrients., Capybaras mainly eat grasses and aquatic plants., They are herbivores, which means they only eat plants., They graze for several hours each day to collect enough energy from their food., Appearance, They have small eyes positioned high on their heads, allowing them to see while most of their body is underwater., Their fur is short, coarse, and usually brown in colour., Capybaras have partially webbed feet., They are the largest rodents in the world and grow to around the size of a dog..

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