Mara or Patagonian Cavy (Dolichotis patagonum)1509

Query: Cavy

Result: 11^th of 56

Subject:	Mara or Patagonian Cavy (Dolichotis patagonum)1509
Poster:	John White (john.white161@verizon.net)

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Mara or Patagonian Cavy (Dolichotis patagonum)1509

The Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum), 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 semi-open habitats in Argentina, including large parts of Patagonia. It is monogamous, but often breeds in warrens that are shared by several pairs

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