Agoutis look a bit like guinea pigs only larger and with longer legs. This guy was enjoying some sort of seed pod snack deep in the rainforest of Corcovado National Park in southwestern Costa Rica. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 3200, f/4 at 1/80th of a second.
Wonderful! Another nature learning moment. The acoutis ‘is the only animal that can crack open the hard outer shell of a Brazil nut. The sharp incisors keep growing throughout their lifetime, ensuring that they always have nut-cracking tools at the ready. Agoutis use their molars to grind food items.’
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Agoutis look a bit like guinea pigs only larger and with longer legs. This guy was enjoying some sort of seed pod snack deep in the rainforest of Corcovado National Park in southwestern Costa Rica. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 3200, f/4 at 1/80th of a second.
That agouti looks a little snooty.
Wonderful! Another nature learning moment. The acoutis ‘is the only animal that can crack open the hard outer shell of a Brazil nut. The sharp incisors keep growing throughout their lifetime, ensuring that they always have nut-cracking tools at the ready. Agoutis use their molars to grind food items.’
Nice. This guy was putting those molars to good use.
I have learned so much, Sean! I have never heard of so many of your critters! I love it – keep ‘‘em coming! Love your backyard activity, too!
Thank you. Will definitely keep them coming.
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