Hungry agouti

When a tree comes into fruit here, it is always interesting to see which animals come to feed on its fruits. Right beside our lodge, there is a tree which is currently full of fruit. And, as the photo above illustrates, a small, forest-dwelling rodent, called an Azara's agouti (Dasyprocta azarae) has been quick to take advantage of the the tree's fallen fruits. As well as eating fruit, Azara's agoutis also eat leaves and roots. Agoutis are quite shy and elusive creatures, so it is always nice to see them going about their daily routine.