# 13 Unique Survival Skills of Capybaras: How They Became the "Kings of the Jungle"

The biggest rodent in the world, the capybara has become among the most amazing success stories in nature. These amazing animals have evolved a great range of survival techniques that have given them the unofficial moniker "Kings of the Jungle" in their natural South American environments. Though they look gentle, capybaras have amazing skills that enable them to survive in a variety of habitats, from open wetlands to deep jungles. Thirteen amazing survival skills that highlight how these gentle giants have perfected the art of survival by means of adaptation and social intelligence come out from this research.

1. **Amphibious Mastery**

 

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The most amazing survival ability of the capybara comes from its great amphibious capacity. With the capacity to remain submerged for up to five minutes at a time, these animals have developed to be outstanding swimmers and divers. Their bodies are exactly suited for aquatic life; their webbed toes give great propulsion across water and yet preserve efficiency on ground. Crucially for evading predators, the way their eyes, ears, and nose point on top of their heads lets them remain largely submerged while yet being aware of their surrounds. Special oils in their thick, water-resistant fur assist preserve buoyancy and control body temperature on land as well as in water. Capybaras can alter their buoyancy by changing the air content in their lungs, therefore allowing them to dive rapidly when attacked or float easily while grazing on water vegetation.