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with Dogs ; runs fast, and its motions are like 

 those of the Hare. Its flesh, which resembles 

 that of a Rabbit, is eaten by the inhabitants of 

 South America. 



Great numbers of them are found in Guiana and 

 Brazil. They live in woods, hedges, and hollow 

 trees. 



The female brings forth at all times of the year, 

 and produces three, four, and sometimes five, at a 

 time. 



If taken when young, the Agouti is easily tamed, 

 and will go out and return of its own accord. It 

 delights in cutting or gnawing every thing with its 

 teeth. When irritated, the hair of its back rises, it 

 strikes the ground with its hind feet, and at the 

 same time makes a noise like the grunting of a Pig. 



THE AKOUCHI. 



SEEMS to be a variety of the Agouti ; and though 

 somewhat less, is nearly of the same form, but its 

 tail is longer. It inhabits the same countries, is of 

 an olive colour; its flesh is white, delicate, and has 

 the flavour of a young Rabbit; is much esteemed 

 by the natives, who hunt it with Dogs, and reckon 

 it among the finest game of South America. 



