Mara (mammal) (original) (raw)
| Mara |
|---|
| Patagonian Mara |
| Scientific classification |
| Kingdom:Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Mammalia Order:Rodentia Family:Caviidae Subfamily:Dolichotinae Genus:Dolichotis |
| Species |
| Dolichotis patagonum Dolichotis salinicola |
The maras are a genus of the cavy family. These large relatives of guinea pigs are common in the Patagonian steppes. There are two species of maras recognised:
- Patagonian Mara (Dolichotis patagonum)
- Chacoan Mara (Dolichotis salinicola)
The former is often kept in zoos and is also known as "Patagonian cavy" or "Patagonian hare".