06/10/2022

Agouti (Dasyprocta) [local name: Agouti]

Spotted at Sophia Point, this adorable agouti (dasyprocta). When feeding, agoutis sit on their hind legs and hold food between their forepaws. They may gather in large groups to feed. They eat fallen fruit, leaves and roots, although they may sometimes climb trees to eat green fruit.

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