1. A large South American rodent resembling a guinea pig, with long hind legs adapted for running.
Usage: Also called Patagonian cavy or Patagonian hare.; Scientific name: Dolichotis patagonum.

Examples

• The mara is native to the grasslands and semi-arid regions of South America.
• A mara can reach speeds of up to 29 kilometers per hour when escaping predators.
• The mara's long legs distinguish it from other rodents like the guinea pig.
• Zoos often display maras in their South American animal exhibits.
• Maras are herbivores that feed on grasses and shrubs in their natural habitat.