Patagonian Mara
Our animals:
Pampino
Family:
Order:
Rodentia
Class:
mammals
Length:
60-75 cm
Weight:
8-9kg
Nutrition: primary it eats grasses
Reproduction: after 90-93 days 1-3 progenies
Did you know? These are diurnal animals, They spend the nights in caves below the ground in caves. They live in smaller and bigger groups of 40. If in danger, maras can only rely on their escaping skills. They are very fast, They can run at 45 kms/h pace for at least one kilometre.
Watch it! The hind legs of the species are slightly longer than the forelegs. Their move is very varied: They can walk, or lope like rabbit, They can gallop and They are able to jump using their four legs. Jumping is usually the way They escape danger.
Habitat: Open scrubs, temperate grasslands
Spread: It is native to the southern part of South America
