Patagonian Mara
Dolichotis patagonum
- Near threatened
- Card rarity: Uncommon
- Mammals
The Patagonian mara 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.
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Rodentia
- Family
- Caviidae
- Genus
- Dolichotis