noun
- plural of mara; large South American rodents resembling guinea pigs, found in grasslands and semi-arid regions
Usage: zoology; usually plural
Examples
- Maras are native to Argentina and other parts of South America.
- The zoo's maras are popular attractions because of their unusual appearance.
- Maras live in small family groups in open grasslands.
- Unlike guinea pigs, maras have long hind legs adapted for running.
- Researchers studied the social behavior of maras in their natural habitat.