Azara's agouti
Dasyprocta azarae
We have two female Azara's agouti, called Indie and Isla, who share an enclosure with our Southern pudu.
Population
Unknown
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Rainforest
Fact file
Azara’s agoutis are known as 'jungle gardeners' due to their habit of burying seeds and forgetting them, thus helping new plants to grow
They have five toes on their front feet, but only three toes on their hind feet
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care, Indie and Isla, are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health, to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
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