An exotic rodent native to South America was rescued along a highway in Texas last week, authorities said Monday. Deputies identified the rabbit-like creature as a Patagonian mara, or Dillaby. PET CAT ACCIDENTALLY HITCHES RIDE FROM UTAH TO FLORIDAThe Patagonian mara is an herbivorous rodent species native to Argentina, according to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conversation Biology Institute. They have long legs with bodies that resemble hoofed animals, like deer. Deputies took the missing pet, named Jimmy, to the Houston Humane Society, where it was cleaned up and determined to be healthy enough to return to its “relieved” owner, Heap said.

Source: Fox News May 07, 2019 19:29 UTC