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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 Image by Andres Morya

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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 Image by Andres Morya