Mary Foster
While the breadth of earthly biodiversity may be well known, the incredible things our animal counterparts can do are often hidden to humans. There are a lot of myths and some misinformation about Mexican and Central American Agoutis. Here are some interesting facts that just may surprise you.
#1
Agoutis are known as jungle gardeners. This is because they bury nuts and seeds and then forget all about them…allowing them to grow.
#2
They’re really good swimmers.
#3
Agouti is the only animal capable of opening a brazil nut. Without a nutcracker!
#4
Agoutis are born with fur and their eyes fully open.
#5
They are monogamous, meaning they stay with the same partner for life.
#6
Agoutis eat seeds, nuts, fruit.
#7
They can do noise, it’s a cute little barking sound. They do this when scared.
#8
They grow up to 50cm (20 inches) in length and can weigh between 2-3 kg.
#9
They can live up to 20 years.
#10
They are naturally very shy creatures in the wild and will run and hide at the slightest hint of danger.