May 07, 2025

Krishna Kakani

Viscacha: This Animal Looks Perpetually Sad And in Need of a Nap

The viscacha is a type of rodent, specifically belonging to the chinchilla family and native to South America.

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Its perpetually-sad or sulky and sleepy appearance has made it a popular spirit animal among Gen-Zers.

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The viscacha’s droopy eyes and mouth give the impression that it’s either nodding off or can use a nap.

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The rodent is nocturnal, lives in colonies, and feeds on grasses, mosses and other vegetation.

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There are two genera of viscacha: one lives at high-altitudes in mountains while the other burrows in plains.

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Although the viscacha looks like a rabbit, it is more closely related to chinchillas and guinea pigs.

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