探検哺乳類

Patagonian Mara

Dolichotis patagonum

The Patagonian Mara is a cute, rabbit-like animal with long legs and big ears. They love to hop around in the grasslands of South America and are very social, often seen in pairs or small groups.

生息地: Grasslands

外見

The Patagonian Mara is a large rodent, resembling a mix between a rabbit and a small deer. It has long, slender legs, large ears, and a short tail. Its fur is greyish-brown on top, with a white belly and distinctive orange patches on its flanks.

AnimaliaChordataMammaliaRodentiaCaviidaeDolichotis
Patagonian Mara
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Patagonian Mara

カテゴリ

哺乳類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Baby maras are born with open eyes and can run within hours!

Mara pairs often share nurseries, taking turns guarding their young!

Maras often stand on their hind legs to get a better view of their surroundings!

They are monogamous, meaning they mate for life, which is rare for rodents!

特殊能力

能力

Swift Sprinter

Patagonian Maras have powerful hind legs that allow them to run at high speeds, helping them escape from dangers quickly.

能力

Leaping Lookout

Patagonian Maras can make impressive high leaps that help them spot predators over tall vegetation in their flat habitat.

能力

Digging Den-Makers

Patagonian Maras can dig burrows or use abandoned ones, which helps them create safe shelters for raising their young.

能力

Nutrient Recyclers

Patagonian Maras re-ingest their own droppings to extract maximum nutrients, making sure they don't waste any food energy.

サイズと詳細

長さ
69-75 cm
体重
8-16 kg
寿命
7-10 年
Top Speed
45 km/h
一度の出産数
1-3
妊娠期間
90-100 日

食性と食事

They are herbivores that eat mostly grasses and other plant material from the dry plains.

主な食物

  • Grasses
  • Herbs
  • Leaves
  • Cacti
  • Seeds
  • Fruits

採餌方法

  • Grazing

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Puma

Puma concolor

A primary predator in its natural range.

eaten by

South American Grey Fox

Lycalopex griseus

Often preys on mara young and smaller individuals.

eats

Ichu Grass

Stipa ichu

A common grass grazed by maras for sustenance.

eats

Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntia ficus-indica

Consumes its pads and fruits for water and nutrients.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Always watch from a distance and don't try to touch wild animals.

よくある質問

Patagonian Maraの長さは何ですか?

69-75 cm

Patagonian Maraの体重は何ですか?

8-16 kg

Patagonian Maraの寿命は何ですか?

7-10 年

Patagonian Maraのtop Speedは何ですか?

45 km/h

Patagonian Maraは何を食べますか?

They are herbivores that eat mostly grasses and other plant material from the dry plains.

Patagonian Maraは通常どこに生息していますか?

Grasslands

Patagonian Maraはどのように狩りをしますか?

Grazing

Patagonian Maraの一度の出産数は何ですか?

1-3

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