Patagonian Maraマーラ

Dolichotis patagonumLC— Least Concern

The Patagonian mara is a large, long-legged rodent endemic to Argentina, resembling a cross between a rabbit and a small deer. It forms lifelong monogamous pairs that often share communal breeding warrens with dozens of other pairs, taking turns guarding the young. A fast runner capable of speeds up to 45 km/h, it is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN though it has declined in parts of its range.

Patagonian Mara (reference photo)
Photo: Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Rodentia / Caviidae Source
Distribution
Endemic to Argentina, ranging from roughly 28° to 50°S and including Patagonia. Source

Did You Know?

  • Capable of running at speeds up to 45 km/h, making it one of the fastest rodents when fleeing predators. Source
  • Pairs are monogamous and remain together for life, with a partner typically replaced only after the other's death. Source
  • Multiple pairs share communal breeding warrens, with as many as 29 pairs using the same den site, taking turns standing guard over the young. Source

Where to See This Species

15 facilities · 0 individuals

アドベンチャーワールド (Adobencha World)WakayamaOpened in 1978

アドベンチャーワールドのWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

いしかわ動物園 (Ishikawa Doubutsuen)Ishikawa

いしかわ動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

ノースサファリサッポロ (Nosusafarisapporo)Hokkaido

ノースサファリサッポロのWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

伊豆シャボテン動物公園 (Izushaboten Doubutsu Kouen)ShizuokaOpened in 1959

伊豆シャボテン動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

宇都宮動物園 (Utsunomiya Doubutsuen)Tochigi東北自動車道 宇都宮ICから約5分、駐車場は乗用車1,000台分が無料。

宇都宮動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

岡崎市東公園動物園 (Okazakishihigashi Kouen Doubutsuen)Aichi東名高速「岡崎IC」から豊田方面へ約1km。

岡崎市東公園動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

桐生が岡動物園 (Kiryuugaoka Doubutsuen)Gunma自動車の場合、カーナビ検索は「桐生が岡動物園」ではなく「桐生が岡遊園地」で設定すると駐車場に到着できる(動物園名で検索すると誤った経路になる場合がある)。

桐生が岡動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

五月山動物園 (Satsukiyama Doubutsuen)OsakaOpened in 1957

五月山動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

埼玉県こども動物自然公園 (Saitamakenkodomodoubutsu Shizen Kouen)SaitamaOpened in 1980

埼玉県こども動物自然公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Hirakawa ZooKagoshimaJR指宿枕崎線「五位野駅」から徒歩約20分、またはバスで「福平農協前」から「谷山・動物園行き」に乗車し終点下車。

鹿児島市平川動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Nagasaki Bio ParkNagasakiOpened in 1980

長崎バイオパークのWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

長野市茶臼山動物園 (Naganoshichausuyama Doubutsuen)NaganoJR篠ノ井駅が最寄り駅。

長野市茶臼山動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Tennoji ZooOsakaOpened in 1915

天王寺動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

富士自然動物公園 (Fujishizen Doubutsu Kouen)ShizuokaOpened in 1980

富士自然動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

和歌山城公園動物園 (Wakayamajou Kouen Doubutsuen)Wakayama

和歌山城公園動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

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Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNではLC(低懸念)です。

Habitat

アルゼンチンの乾燥草原、低木地、開けた土地。

Threats

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Sources

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FAQ

Is the Patagonian mara related to rabbits?
No. Despite its rabbit-like appearance and long legs, the mara is a rodent in the cavy family, more closely related to guinea pigs and capybaras. Source
Do Patagonian maras mate for life?
Yes. Maras form monogamous pairs that stay together for life, with a new partner typically only found after one mate dies. Source
How fast can a Patagonian mara run?
It can reach speeds of about 45 km/h, an important defense given how few places it has to hide on the open Patagonian steppe. Source

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