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Patagonian hare - MARA


Patagonian hare - MARA
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Copyright: Radu Xplorator (Xplorator) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 57 N: 1500] (7671)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon CP 8800
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-12-05 4:13
Viewed: 1541
Points: 19
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Mara (spanish)
Patagonian Cavy (english)
Iepure patagonian (romanian)
Dolichotis patagonum (latin/scientifical)
Height: 18 inches
Weight: about 17 pounds
Range:Central and southern Argentina.
Habitat: Scrub desert and grassland.
Maras, the thirld largest rodent in the world, by the way Argentina has them all, first, capibara (northern marshlands), second is the beaver (Tierra del Fuego) and third cavy (Patagonia). Nocturnal animals, they occupy a variety of habitats, especially dense vegetation. An unusual, large species is the Patagonian cavy, or mara (Dolichotis patagonum), a long-legged, harelike animal that reaches a length of about 21/2 ft (76 cm) and lives in arid regions. The capybara belongs to a related family. Some cavies are hunted for food in South America. Cavies are classified in the phylum Chordata, subphylum Vertebrata, class Mammalia, order Rodentia, family Caviidae. Cavy or maras are one of the few mammals that are monogamous (pairs mate for life). The young are kept in a communal burrow called a creche. As many as 15 pairs of maras may deposit their young in one creche. Although pups are well developed and can start grazing within 24 hours of birth, they remain in the creche for up to four months. Mothers return several times a day to nurse their young.
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Hi Radu!
I still envy you travelling to so many interesting countries and places!
It's great to see unusual and exotic animals.

Strange looking rabbit. I'm used to associate "rabbits" with "long ears".
Well, there are places on this planet where things are so different from what I know...

Salut, Petru

That's a lovely shot Radu!
Well composed with very good details and light.
I would've maybe leave a bit more space on the left. I have feeling it's framed slightly yo tight.
Anyway, I like it very much :)

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2005-12-05 4:48]

Hi Radu!

So, they've got something more than ice in Patagonia ;-) ? Lovely green picture. Animals seems to be relaxed. Great note also.

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  • Nico Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 209 W: 1 N: 332] (1313)
  • [2005-12-05 8:08]

Strange looking hares. You did well with seemingly difficult light.

Nice shot, well exposed and good detail.

Greg

Hello Radu, this is a very interesting animal. It looks likes a dog.
A very nice capture. Composition is great and good colours/lighting too. Excellent sharpness and POV. A good one, very well done. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Dave Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 525 W: 47 N: 674] (2173)
  • [2005-12-06 12:21]

Interesting looking hare Radu! Very nice picture with the way the sun and shadows work here. Nicely framed and captured!
Thanks for sharing,
Dave

ps Great 3D feel here! Simply awesome!

These animals are real interesting they look like a mix between a rabbit and a capybara. Nice shot. :)

I neer saw one efoe, quite amazing looking!

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