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Mara or Patagonian Cavy (Dolichotis patagonum)1508
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Mara or Patagonian Cavy (Dolichotis patagonum)1508


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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Dolichotis patagonum (Patagonian Cavy, Patagonian Hare, Patagonian Mara)
Scientific Name: Dolichotis patagonum (Zimmermann, 1780)
Common Names:
Spanish – Mara O Liebre Patagónica
English – Patagonian Mara, Patagonian Hare, Patagonian Cavy
Taxonomic Notes: Generic synonym Pediolagus.

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