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Patagonian Cavy (Dolechotis Patagonum)
Photo of the Week - 09/16/2007

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Resembling large hares or small antelopes, the Patagonian Cavy lives in the grasslands of Argentine Patagonia. Large rodents, they are related to the guinea pig and can weigh up to 35 pounds and be 2½ feet in length.

Due to the introduction of the European hare, their numbers are declining, but they are not yet listed as endangered.

Learn more about native wildlife in South America with the resources in Wildlife, Conservation and Endangered Species.

Photo thanks to ArtToday.com.

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