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- noun Plural form of
vizcacha .
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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
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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
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In addition, they claim, vizcachas destroy pasture with their acidic urine.
15 Agouti 1991
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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
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Although basically running animals, vizcachas often jump bipedally (like kangaroos), and they sit erect while eating or grooming.
15 Agouti 1991
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As noted, ranchers claim that they take grazing away from domestic animals, 10 vizcachas eating as much as a sheep.
15 Agouti 1991
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Male vizcachas become sexually mature at about seven months of age and remain fertile throughout the year.
15 Agouti 1991
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In zoos, vizcachas are fed the typical diets furnished for vegetarian rodents: rolled oats, green vegetables, bananas, apples, and bread.
15 Agouti 1991
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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
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In improverished marginal sites, where other livestock enterprises are unsuitable, the potential exists for game-ranching vizcachas.
15 Agouti 1991
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