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Patagonian Cavy
Dolichotis patagonum
28.3593, -81.5901
Field Notes
Description:
The Patagonean Cavy seems to have the ears of a rabbit and the body of a small deer. Overall, it is somewhat reminiscent of a jackrabbit. When in a hurry, it bounces using all 4 limbs at once. Young are raised communally in burrows. Spotted in Disney's Animal Kingdom,
Habitat:
Argentina. Forest and creosote bush.
Notes:
Near Threatened
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 26, 2011
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