But really, what’s their secret then?
Native to South America, these cute animals are extremely social, often forming groups of 10-20 individuals that live together.
And they are also quite big! They are the largest rodents in the world, growing to a size of up to 134cm (4 feet 4¾ inches) and weighing up to 66kg (145 lb).
Third, capybaras are semi-aquatic mammals that prefer to live near bodies of water. They are master swimmers that can avoid predators by staying submerged for up to 5 minutes. They even only mate in water.
But as for why everybody loves them, there are only guesses. Yet, there’s certainly much evidence around. Now, see for yourself.