African Springhare is a species of rodent native to the African continent. It is a nocturnal creature, with a long, powerful hind legs and a short, furry tail. It is a herbivore, and feeds on grass, leaves, and other vegetation. It is a solitary
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The South African springhare is a medium-sized terrestrial and burrowing rodent. Despite the name, it is not a hare. It is one of two extant species in the genus Pedetes, and is native to southern Africa. Formerly, the genus was considered monotypic and the East African springhare was included in P. capensis.