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Taken at Lisbon's Zoo
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Patagonian Mara / Dolichotis patagonum
Order: rodentia
Family: Caviidae

Conservation status: Near Threatened

What is it?
Is a relatively large rodent in the mara genus (Dolichotis). It is also known as the "Patagonian cavy" or "Patagonian hare".

Habitat
The Patagonian Mara lives in Central and Southern Argentina. Maras inhabit arid grasslands and scrub desert. Maras like to live in burrows and will occasionally inhabit burrows that were made by other animals.

Food
The Patagonian Mara eats grasses and other vegetation

Other
- Mara couples inhabit a territory of approximately 40 hectares. The male always follows the female—on guard for rival males and predators.
- Patagonian Maras are active during the day, which is called diurnal.
- Maras are monogamous and mate for life.

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Image size
3872x2592px 7.08 MB
Make
SONY
Model
DSLR-A200
Shutter Speed
1/160 second
Aperture
F/5.6
Focal Length
230 mm
ISO Speed
1600
Date Taken
Apr 25, 2010, 10:07:07 AM
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These guys are awesome creatures.