Patagonian Mara
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Class | Mammalia |
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Family | Caviidae |
Scientific name | Dolichotis patagonum |
Mass | 8 kg (Large Adult) |
Phylum | Chordata |
Did you know | The Patagonian mara, also known as the Patagonian hare or cavy, is a large rodent species that is often said to look like a cross between a rabbit and a deer, or other hoofed animal. |
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ID | 1134952 |
About Patagonian Mara
The Patagonian mara is a relatively large rodent in the mara genus Dolichotis. It is also known as the Patagonian cavy, Patagonian hare, or dillaby. This herbivorous, somewhat rabbit-like animal is found in open and semiopen habitats in Argentina, including large parts of Patagonia.