The Mara are a Genus of long-legged rodents living in the grassland steppes of South America. Mara are social animals, living in warrens, but form monogamous partnerships. Youngsters are born into communual dens. These can contain litters from up to 22 pairs. The mothers visit the den regularly, feeding their own pups, but others may sneak in to steal milk. The fathers circle the den, watchful for danger. Youngsters grow fast. They stay near the den for the first three weeks, playing and grooming one another.
The Patagonian Mara is classified as "near threatened".
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