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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jon Gambrell

A mystery rodent is thriving in dunes around Dubai and nobody knows how it got there

A Patagonia mara runs at Al Qudra Lakes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

A desert oasis hidden away in the dunes in the far reaches of Dubai has drawn a surprising new set of weary world travelers.

A number of Patagonian mara, a rabbit-like mammal with long legs, big ears and a body like a hoofed animal, now roam the grounds of Al Qudra Lakes, typically home to gazelle and other desert creatures of the United Arab Emirates.

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