A genus of rodents known as agoutis, found in Central and South America, with thick fur and a compact body.
From Greek 'dasys' (thick, hairy) + 'proktos' (rump or hindquarters). The name references the animal's thickly-furred rear end.
Agoutis (Dasyprocta) can jump 6 feet straight up to escape danger—their powerful back legs and dense fur make them perfect sprinters through dense jungle undergrowth!
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