The viscacha is a rodent native to South America, closely related to chinchillas.
There are four species, but the one most widely shared online is the plains viscacha (Lagostomus maximus) or mountain viscacha (Lagidium spp.).
These animals are found in the Andes Mountains, especially in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Chile.
Despite their droopy-eyed, "done with life" appearance, viscachas are incredibly agile—leaping across rocky cliffs and living in social colonies.
They're diurnal, meaning they’re active during the day, and they spend much of their time basking in the sun, grooming, or resting—hence the meme-worthy "exhausted" look.
Their sleepy, saggy expressions have earned them meme status, often used to represent burnout, apathy, or relatable tiredness in humans.
The viscacha is a rodent native to South America, closely related to chinchillas.
There are four species, but the one most widely shared online is the plains viscacha (Lagostomus maximus) or mountain viscacha (Lagidium spp.).
These animals are found in the Andes Mountains, especially in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Chile.
Despite their droopy-eyed, "done with life" appearance, viscachas are incredibly agile—leaping across rocky cliffs and living in social colonies.
They're diurnal, meaning they’re active during the day, and they spend much of their time basking in the sun, grooming, or resting—hence the meme-worthy "exhausted" look.
Their sleepy, saggy expressions have earned them meme status, often used to represent burnout, apathy, or relatable tiredness in humans.
