Cavies
A social sprinter
Patagonian Mara
The Patagonian mara is a large rodent that lives in the open and semi-open habitats of Argentina. They form monogamous pairs for life. They are rabbit-like with long ears and long limbs, and their hind legs are longer and more muscular than their front legs.
Characteristics
Order:
Rodentia
Family:
Caviidae
Scientific name:
Dolichotis patagonum
Habitat:
Forest, shrubland, grassland
Origin:
Argentina
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
about 14 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
A small rodent with a social nature
Domestic guinea pig
Guinea pigs are native to the Andes in South America and do not exist in the wild. Today, they are popular as pets because of their social and peaceful nature.
Characteristics
Order:
Rodentia
Family:
Caviidae
Scientific name:
Cavia porcellus
Origin:
South America
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
4-8 years
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