South African Springhare Skull Replica

Description

South African springhare skull replica measures 3.3 x 2.1 x 2.3 inches. The Pedetes capensis skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

The South African springhare is found in south of Zaire and Kenya as well as South Africa.

The body length of this animal is 13.8 to 17 inches, and the tail is 14 to 18 inches long. Springhares also have long ears and their body color on the dorsal side can be reddish brown, sandy, tawny brown or cinnamon buff with occasional white or black hairs.

The tail is very hairy and has a thick black or dark brown brush tip at the end. Overall, its fur is thin, soft, and long with no underfur found.

They resemble a kangaroo with short forelegs and long powerful hind legs. They have four toes on the hind feet with claws. These claws are wider than those found on the forefeet. They have a thick muscular neck supporting their short head.

They also have large eyes, and their ears have a flap that prevents sand from entering when they are digging. Springhares are mostly nocturnal but are occasionally active in the day.

They eat barley, oats, and wheat. They are mainly herbivores, but they have been found to eat some insects as well such as grasshoppers and beetles.

The mother births a highly developed pup with its eyes open. The baby grows quickly and leaves the nest once it reaches about half of its adult weight.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Rodentia
• Family: Pedetidae
• Genus: Pedetes
• Species: P. capensis
• Binomial name: Pedetes capensis
• Conservation status: Least concern

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