It occurs mainly in subtropical and tropical montane forests. It is most active at night when it forages alone and roosts during the day in groups. Feeds on vegetable matter of the forest, but rarely feeds on crops, insects and carrion (Grazimek et al. 2003). It is able to run, climb and swim. Digs tunnels for daytime shelter that can be about 3.5 m long (Storch and Parker 1990). Lays one or two offspring per litter and usually two litters per year. Gestation period is 100 to 110 days (Smith and Xie 2008). Both parents raise the young and actively guard them from enemies.