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Patagonian Mara
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Eats
Maras are herbivorous, eating grasses and herbs. They will sometimes eat cactus when water is scarce and seeds, fruits, and flowers whenever available. This species, and most rodents, are coprophagous, meaning they eat their own feces to maximize their nutrient absorption.
Lives
Patagonian Maras are found in grass and shrublands, as well as the temperate steppes in Central and Southern Argentina.
Behavior
Patagonian Maras travel in mated pairs. They are monogamous, only having a single partner throughout their life.
Description
Patagonian Maras, also known as Patagonian Cavies, have a sandy coat, long thin legs, pointed ears, with black rumps and a white fringe under their belly and rump. Maras jump like a rabbit, walk, or even gallop. While they look similar to rabbits, they are actually a species of rodent. They are most closely related to guinea pigs and capybaras.
Did you Know?
Maras can jump really high, up to 6 feet! This is so they can escape predators fast.
How can I Help?
Patagonian Maras have a decreasing population caused by habitat loss from agricultural expansion, competition for grazing resources, and hunting and poaching are the main causes. Supporting local farming can decrease the decline of their habitat. Buying local beef and meats keeps their ecosystem safe from farming practices.
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