The Dasyproctidae are a family of large South American rodents, comprising the agoutis and acouchis. Their fur is a reddish or dark colour above, with a paler underside. They are herbivorous, often feeding on ripe fruit that falls from trees. They live in burrows, and, like squirrels, will bury some of their food for later use. ==Classification== ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dasyproctidae
(from the article `paca`) Pacas are the only members of the family Agoutidae. Their closest living relatives are agoutis and acouchys (family Dasyproctidae). Both families ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/d/11