Patagonian mara
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The Patagonian mara is a relatively large rodent in the mara genus Dolichotis. It is also known as the Patagonian cavy or Patagonian hare. This herbivorous, somewhat rabbit-like animal is found in open and semiopen habitats in Argentina, including... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Dolichotis patagonum
Mass: 18 lbs (Adult)
Conservation status: Near Threatened (Population decreasing)
Trophic level: Herbivorous
Family: Caviidae
Location: southern Argentina
Class: Mammalia
Source: Encyclopedia of Life