24K views · 401 reactions | Patagonian Mara  Meet the Bunny-Deer Lookalike! | 1 Minute Animals Resembling a cross between a rabbit and a deer, these social creatures are known for their boundless energy and playful antics. Join in and meet the charming Patagonian Mara, the endearing rodents that roam the vast landscapes of Patagonia. #PatagonianMara #Mara #Patagonia #rodents #rodentlove #cuteanimals | 1 Minute Animals | Facebook

Happiness is watching Poa and Briza, our Patagonian mara siblings, explore the snow! While Patagonian maras in the wild don't typically encounter snow, these two seem to love it! On snowy days, they are given the choice to bounce around My Big Backyard under keeper supervision. When they're not playing in the snow, they have a cozy indoor space to rest and recharge for their next snowy adventure. | Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

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MEET THE PATAGONIAN MARA Do you know this mammal? The Patagonian mara (Dolichotis patagonum) is a species of rodent endemic to Argentina and was once wide-spread across the Patagonia steppe. It resembles a jack-rabbit crossed with a deer, and is sometimes called the Patagonian hare. But it is not a true hare, being more closely related to other steppe inhabitants like the tucu-tucu and the vizcacha. Maras can weigh up to 12 kilos, making it the second largest rodent in the world, after the capyb