Agouti
In the wild, Central American agoutis are shy animals. They live in pairs and are active during the day. Each pair occupies territory with fruiting trees usually near water. Males defend their territory and drive off intruders through fighting, aggressive displays, or vocally emitting dog-like barks. Agoutis conceal themselves at night in hollow tree trunks or in burrows among roots. This images was taken in the extensive grounds of Villa Lapas Jungle village near the Carara national park.
Location: Villa Lapas, Puntarenas Province, Tarcoles, Costa Rica
Photographer: Dave Saunders