Agoutis have some major challenges to overcome. First, their scientific name, Dasyprocta, means “fuzzy butt.” And if being named for their hairy hineys isn’t bad enough, everyone wants to eat them. They are the main diet for many carnivores in South America. For a full rodent report, read on.
Physical Characteristics
The red-rumped agouti (ah-GOO-tee) is a rodent that lives in the
