Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum)
They live in grasslands called pampas in South America. Although they look like rabbits at first glance, they are members of the rodent family and are characterized by their large eyes, ears, and long, slender arms and legs.
| Classification. | Rodentia |
|---|---|
| distribution | Central to Southern South America |
| length of an animal (sometimes including and sometimes excluding the tail) | 50-80 cm |
| body weight (usu. one's own) | 8-15kg |