This small-eared animal feeds on fruits, leaves, and roots. Using its long legs, an agouti moves with a jumping motion, not unlike a deer. Agouti couples usually bear two young. When born, the young are fully capable of taking care of themselves, but remain with their parents for as long as 20 weeks.
Jaguars often prey on the agouti.
The paca's stout body is covered with dark hair and has four rows of white spots on each side of its body. This large rodent also has large cheeks that help the animal make noises. Pacas are frequently preyed on by other Amazon animals such jaguars. They avoid many of their predators by using their excellent swimming ability to flee danger and by foraging for food at night. These solitary-living rodents typically feed on plants, roots, seeds, and fruits.