118 reactions · 9 comments | #keepertakeover #patagonianmara #patagoniancavy Snack time with cavy! Patagonian cavy aka Patagonian mara are herbivores from South America. Our cavy can be seen alongside of our anteaters across from the Tapir!  zoologist Miranda | Palm Beach Zoo | Facebook

The Patagonian cavy… also known as the Patagonian mara, Patagonian hare, or dillaby is a herbivorous, somewhat rabbit-like animal found in open and semiopen habitats in Argentina, including large parts of Patagonia. This strange looking animal is often overlooked by Zoo visitors but has lots of personality and is quite adorable as well!! | Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park

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MEET THE PATAGONIAN MARA Do you know this mammal? The Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum) is a species of rodent endemic to Argentina and was once wide-spread across the Patagonia steppe. It resembles a jack-rabbit crossed with a deer, and is sometimes called the Patagonian hare. But it is not a true hare, being more closely related to other steppe inhabitants like the tucu-tucu and the vizcacha. Maras can weigh up to 12 kilos, making it the second largest rodent in the world, after the capyb