MARA! by jendellas

Pets of the Community • Animals • posted on Sep 04, 2018

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Description

These little animals caught my eye, there were quite a few of them. One of the most unusual looking rodents in the world, the Patagonian mara has long ears resembling a hare and a body resembling that of a small deer. Well adapted to running, mara have very powerful hind limbs, you will often see them hopping and racing around South America Viva. Looking like a cross between a huge rabbit and a small deer, the mara is the world’s fourth largest rodent. Mara can walk, hop, gallop and bounce on all four legs. They have been clocked at 45mph! Mara are strictly monogamous and mate for life, typically having 1-3 offspring a year. Mara babies are very well developed when they are born usually grazing within the first 24 hours of their life. Patagonian mara display behavioural traits that are very unusual in the rodent family. They are very active during the day, spending long periods of time basking in the sun. Info on YWP website. Thanks for all the lovely comments & favs, so, so appreciated. x