„Central American Agouti, Costa Rica“

from the gallery of Danita Delimont
Description:

Central American Agouti (Dasyprocta punctata), Costa Rica
Is an agouti species from the Dasyproctidae family
Agoutis are terrestrial and cursorial which means ground dwelling and built for running with speed
They walk, trot or gallop on their toes, and can jump up more than six feet from a standing position
They prefer tropical, terrestrial habitats
They also build small caves around sources of water
When their territory is challenged, males often get into fights

Credit as: Andres Morya Hinojosa / DanitaDelimont.com

Picture ID: c9a9e13

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