7. Digestive Adaptations
Among herbivorous animals, capybaras have among the most effective digestive systems. Their particular gut microbes enable them to efficiently break down tough, fibrous food that other animals cannot consume, therefore maximizing their nutrition. Under highly controlled conditions, they engage in coprophagy—reingestion of faecal matter—more especially, ingesting particular kinds of their own droppings to extract extra nutrients and preserve their gut flora. Particularly in places where good vegetation is rare, this process is vital for their existence and strictly daily schedule follows.
