The mara

(Dolichotis patagonum)

Identity Profile:

Class : Mammal

Order : Rodent

Family : Caviidae

Scientific name : Dolichotis patagonum

Conservation Status (IUCN Red List)

Present

Did You Know?

It can run up to 45 km/h to escape predators! Thanks to its long, slender legs, it moves in quick bounds, much like an antelope, making it one of the fastest rodents in the world.

Habitat

Forests & Meadows

The mara

Identity Profile:

Conservation Status (IUCN Red List)

Did You Know?

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