Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur

Sitio realizado por aficionados a la observación de aves desde 10 de enero 2006

Plains vizcacha - Lagostomus maximus



Order Rodentia
Family Chinchillidae
The Viscacha is a large rodent. It is robust and has strong legs and nails to dig the burrow. This is a system of tunnels which connect different access holes. They live in groups in these burrows. They stay underground during the day and forage at night.
Plains viscacha
19-09-09 © Jorge García Vicente
Plains viscacha
19-09-09 © Jorge García Vicente