Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Patagonian OpossumScientific Name: Lestodelphys halliCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-body: 5.1–5.9 in (13–15 cm); Tail: 3.1–3.9 in (8–10 cm)Weight: 2.5–3.5 oz (70–100 g)Lifespan: 2–3 years in the wildDiet: Carnivore (small...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Patagonian MaraScientific Name: Dolichotis patagonumCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Body length: 27–31 in (69–78 cm); Shoulder height: 14–18 in (36–45 cm)Weight: 18–35 lb (8–16 kg)Lifespan: 10–14 years in the wild; up to 15+ years in...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Colonial Tuco-tucoScientific Name: Ctenomys sociabilisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-and-body length: 6.5–8.0 in (16–20 cm); Tail: ~2.5–3.2 in (6–8 cm)Weight: 5.3–8.8 oz (150–250 g)Lifespan: 2–4 years in the wildDiet: Herbivore...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Magellanic Tuco-tucoScientific Name: Ctenomys magellanicusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length: 6.7–9.0 in (17–23 cm); Tail: 2.4–3.2 in (6–8 cm)Weight: 7.0–14.1 oz (200–400 g); robust fossorial hystricomorph...
Birds > Rheiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Darwin’s RheaScientific Name: Rhea pennataCategory: BirdsSubcategory: RheiformesSize: Standing height: 35–39 in (90–100 cm); Total length: 36–40 in (92–100 cm)Weight: 33–63 lb (15–28.5 kg); large flightless South American ratiteLifespan:...
