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Dolichotis patagonum
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,
Argentina. Forest and creosote bush.
Near Threatened
Spotted on May 28, 2009
Submitted on Aug 26, 2011
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