What IS this?
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| What are you animal friend? |
It's a mara (Dolichotis patagonum)! A mara is a South American, herbivorous mammal that is common in Argentina. They are the fourth largest rodent in the world and they can run at speeds up to 29 km/hr.
I often tell our guests that maras are like jackalopes without the horns since most people know about the mythical creature rather than the real animal that inspired it.
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| Same thing right? (Art by VisionCrafter) |
They are monogamous - meaning they have one partner for their whole lifetime. Males mark their chosen females with urine. Sexy!
