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Springhare
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Pedetidae
Genus : Pedetes
Facts about the genus Pedetes, the springhare
Fascinating nocturnal animals such as aardvark, aardwolf, porcupine, Cape fox, bat-eared fox and springhare are regularly encountered on exciting night drives. (Full text)
The Springhare is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN due to an approximately 20% decrease in the population over the last ten years. (Full text)
The springhare is a rodent, not a hare, and is the only species in its own family. (Full text)
Springhare are nocturnal and are hunted from a vehicle with the aid of a spotlight. (Full text)
The Kalahari Bigfoot, in fact, the springhare, is a rodent that, for its size, has just about the biggest feet around. (Full text)
The Springhare or Springhaas The springhare is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. (Full text)
front legs of the springhare are short and the hind legs are long. (Full text)
Reaching 17 inches in length the springhare is trailed by a bushy, black tipped squirrel-like tail, slightly larger then the length of the body. (Full text)
The coat on the springhare is long, soft and sandy brown in colour. (Full text)
Springhare is mentioned in the following topics: springhareKung-ekoka language Tsavo East National Park (Full text)
Springhare is a rabbit sized animal, completely nocturnal, that hops on long hind legs, like a kangaroo. (Full text)
of meat from springhare are consumed in Botswana annually. (Full text)
Aardwolf is occasionally seen and Yellow Mongoose, Slender Mongoose and Springhare are common. (Full text)