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Agouti

About Agouti
The agouti uses speed to get to safety. Its back legs are twice as large as its front legs, giving it great speed.
Agouti live in forests, where they follow monkeys, picking up fruit and seeds that the monkeys have dropped.

What is this animal's name?	Agouti
What class is this animal assigned to?	mammals
What does this animal eat?	Fruit and seeds
Where did this animal live?	Central America and South America