Springhares

​Common Name:   Springhare
Binomial Name:   Pedetes capensis
Identification:   A true rodent, despite its name. Kangaroo-like appearance. Long, powerful hindlegs. Long, well-haired tail with a black tip. Ears and eyes are fairly large.
Weight:   Males +/- 3.5 kg (8 lbs), females +/- 3.5 kg (8 lbs)
Gestation:   2-3 months
Young:   Single young
Habitat:   Compacted sandy soils with short vegetation cover. They will colonize sandy areas along riverbanks where these pass through unsuitable habitat.
Diet:   Grass, grass-roots and other plants. Cultivated crops.
Red List Status:   Least Concern