UAE Mysterious Maras (CR)
A desert oasis outside of Dubai draws a new caravan: A family of rodents from Argentina
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published - Nov 25, 2024, 12:01 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:13 PM EST
A desert oasis hidden away in the dunes in the far reaches of skyscraper-studded Dubai has drawn a surprising new set of weary world travelers: A pack of Argentinian rodents. Patagonian mara, a rabbit-like mammal with long legs, big ears and a body like a hooven animal, now roam the grounds of Al Qudra Lakes, typically home to gazelle and other desert creatures of the United Arab Emirates. (AP Video: Jon Gambrell)