When food is plentiful they bury excess nuts and fruits for use when food is scarce. This behavior makes them important seed dispersers for many tree species.
Agoutis sit on their hind legs to eat, holding the food in their fore feet.
They can can jump up more than six feet from a standing position and can swim well.
The agouti is the only animal that can crack open the hard outer shell of a Brazil nut.
Conservation
Although this species is hunted locally, the population is not facing any major threats.
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