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SPOTTED PACA Agouti paca
This large rodent is a nocturnal inhabitant of the Atlantic Forest that is instantly recognisable by his spotted pelage. Because of its size it is a popular dish for indigenous hunters. They located the burrows of the animals during the day - easily done because of the remarkably loud snoring made by the sleeping creature! They then block all the exits they can find and wait by a single exit that they leave free. Pumping smoke into the burrow wakes the unfortunate Paca who sprints towards the only free exit where the hunters are waiting for him!
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FIGURE 1 - (FPMAM776PH) Adult, PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Hans Hostettler camera trap December 2007).
