Beschlagnahmter Wüstenluchs zieht um

Der von den zuständigen Behörden Mitte Januar 2021 in der Oberpfälzer Stadt Weiden beschlagnahmte Wüstenluchs (Caracal caracal) hat nach gut...
Orange-rumped Agoutis are larger relatives of the well-known Guinea Pigs and inhabit the rainforests of northeastern South America. Because of their tasty flesh, they are often hunted by humans. Agoutis are diurnal, but also become nocturnal when they are being hunted.
When foraging for food, agoutis roam the undergrowth. They dig holes to store their food for emergencies.The fruits and seeds stored in these underground pantries contribute significantly to the distribution of many primeval tree species.
Scientific Surname | Dasyprocta leporina |
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Order | Rodents |
Family | Agoutis |
Size | head till tunk till 60 cm |
Weight | till 4 kg |
Reproduction | gestation period 115 days, 1-3 subadult |
Distribution | northeastern South America |
Habitat | forest ground |
Food | Leaves, Fruits, Seeds |
Livestock | not endangered |