DESMAREST'S HUTIA

Capromys pilorides

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Capromys pilorides (Say, 1822)

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Behavior

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Brianna Reis
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Capromys pilorides are generally shy and live mainly in groups of about two.

Despite their secretive behavior, they are socia within their species. There are a few different types of social behavior that they engage in regularly. One of these types is scent marking. This is a common form of communication among hutias which provides a way of keeping track of their own kind. Scent marking is done by both males and females and is done through the use of urine. Another type of social behavior commonly found in Cuban hutias is a sort of grooming/wrestling. In a very non-aggressive sort of way, they often engage in a behavior that involves intermittent grooming sessions with tumbling around on each other.

(Phillips et al. 1991)