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  • noun Plural form of vizcacha.

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Examples

  • Other mammals in the area are the vizcachas (Lagostomus maximus), the cuis pampeano (Cavia aperea), the nutria (Myocastur coypus), and the opossum (Didelphis albiventris).

    Semi-arid Pampas 2008

  • Other mammals in the area are the vizcachas (Lagostomus maximus), the cuis pampeano (Cavia aperea), the nutria (Myocastur coypus), and the opossum (Didelphis albiventris).

    Humid Pampas 2007

  • In addition, they claim, vizcachas destroy pasture with their acidic urine.

    15 Agouti 1991

  • Because of the potential hazard to new areas, vizcachas can be used only in the pampas regions of southern South America where they are already widespread.

    15 Agouti 1991

  • Although basically running animals, vizcachas often jump bipedally (like kangaroos), and they sit erect while eating or grooming.

    15 Agouti 1991

  • As noted, ranchers claim that they take grazing away from domestic animals, 10 vizcachas eating as much as a sheep.

    15 Agouti 1991

  • Male vizcachas become sexually mature at about seven months of age and remain fertile throughout the year.

    15 Agouti 1991

  • In zoos, vizcachas are fed the typical diets furnished for vegetarian rodents: rolled oats, green vegetables, bananas, apples, and bread.

    15 Agouti 1991

  • On the other hand, vizcachas are currently considered pests because they take grazing from cattle and sheep and because they build large burrows that undermine the land.

    15 Agouti 1991

  • In improverished marginal sites, where other livestock enterprises are unsuitable, the potential exists for game-ranching vizcachas.

    15 Agouti 1991

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