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Patagonian mara
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The Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum) is a relatively large rodent in the mara genus Dolichotis.[3] It is also known as the Patagonian cavy or Patagonian hare. This herbivorous, somewhat rabbit-like animal is found in open and semiopen habitats in Argentina, including large parts of Patagonia. A population has also been recorded in the northern United Arab Emirates, possibly as a result of escaped pets or captive animals. It is monogamous, but often breeds in warrens shared by several pairs.
Quick Facts Patagonian mara Temporal range: Pleistocene - Recent, Conservation status ...
Patagonian mara Temporal range: Pleistocene - Recent | |
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At Temaikèn Zoo, Argentina | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Rodentia |
Family: | Caviidae |
Genus: | Dolichotis |
Species: | D. patagonum |
Binomial name | |
Dolichotis patagonum (Zimmermann, 1780) | |
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Patagonian mara range[2] |
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