Tuco-tuco 2

Tuco-tuco 2

The ears of the tuco-tuco are small, barely visible folds of skin. The muzzle is blunt and the mouth is fixed with large, broad upper incisors. The feet are clawed and are used for digging tunnels. The fur varies from deep brown to soft brown. Tuco-tuco are vegetarian, feeding primarily on roots and grasses. Tuco-tuco are found in tropical to subarctic regions, with a large population found in Argentina. [BM] {FW}