[Cuniculus paca]
Habitat: Tropical forests
Height: 23-32″
Weight: 15-26 lbs
Average Lifespan: 13 years
Gestation Period: 115-120 days
Number of Young: 1-2
Conservation Status: Least Concern
– Also known as spotted paca
– They are terrestrial mammals, preferring the wooded banks of streams and ponds
– They are good diggers, constructing burrows in banks, slopes, or among tree roots or rocks
– They are nocturnal so they forage at night, following well-defined paths to feed on foliage, roots, nuts, seeds, and fruits
– They are excellent swimmers, using water as a means of escaping predators