Patagonian mara
（重定向自Dolichotis patagonum）
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![Mara foraging](/Images/godic/202501/09/Mara_014027.jpg")
![Mara pair with young](/Images/godic/202501/09/Patagonian_Maras4027.jpg")
The Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum), is a relatively large rodent in the mara genus (Dolichotis). It is also known as the Patagonian cavy, Patagonian hare or dillaby. This herbivorous, somewhat rabbit-like animal is found in open and semi-open habitats in Argentina, including large parts of Patagonia. It is monogamous, but often breeds in warrens that are shared by several pairs.