PATAGONIAN MARA

Dolichotis patagonum

  • Common name:
    PATAGONIAN MARA

    Scientific name:
    Dolichotis patagonum

    Class:
    Mammals

    Order:
    Rodentia

    Family:
    Cavidae

    Provenance:
    Argentina

    Diet:
    foraggi – erbe – granaglie

    Habitat:
    Pianure argentine

    Reproduction:
    3 month about, 1-3 Puppies for childbirth

  • t is a south American rodent and belongs to the family of the guinea pigs. It lives in Argentinean dry meadows and deserts. It possesses long paws, shot tail and grayish fur. It lives in herds composed of a dozen of examples and digs underground burrows when it hides during the night; it is able to back out of dangers thanks to a high ability in running. It is monogamous. Puppies are bred inside the community burrows.