Patagonian Cavy
Dolichotis patagonum
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 619
- Most observed in
- 🇦🇷 Argentina
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
Description
The Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum) is a rodent in the mara genus Dolichotis. It is also known as the Patagonian cavy or Patagonian hare. This herbivorous, somewhat rabbit-like animal is found in open and semi-open habitats in Argentina, including large parts of Patagonia. It is monogamous, but often breeds in warrens shared by several pairs.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Patagonian mara”.