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Mara (mammal)

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:

The former is often kept in zoos and is also known as "Patagonian cavy" or "Patagonian hare".