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

11. **Immune System Resilience**

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Capybaras' immune systems have evolved to handle diverse environmental challenges. They possess natural resistance to many parasites and diseases that affect other mammals in their habitat. Their gut flora helps protect against internal parasites, while their mud-bathing behavior shields them from external ones. They have also developed resistance to certain plant toxins, allowing them to safely consume vegetation that other animals cannot.