Have you ever heard of a Pronolagous Crassicaudatus or seen one before in your life? Well if you haven’t here are some Facts about a Pronolagous Crassicaudatus.

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Special features rock hares have are long legs and ears and large body and feet. Only hair type is tan, brown, white, and black. Pronolagous appear to be a solitary species. Rabbits and hares have a total of 28 teeth.

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During the day, Pronolagous Crassicaudatus remain hidden under or between large rocks. Also may hide in vegetation. Resting sites are lined with fur. They are found southeastern South Africa and extreme southern Mozambique live in Lesotho and Swaziland. Some subspecies include, Rabbi, Pronolagous: Crassicaudatus: Kariegae: bowkerilebombo

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Live in small colonies with only a few individuals. Rock Hare have been subjected to a variety of taxonomic predations with one to six species being recognized.

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They eat Grass, Fruit, and Seeds. Favorite food is Grass.

 

Predators are Panther, Leopard, Cape Eagle owls, Black Eagles and hawks etc.

Hares will run out into open areas and use their speed in order to avoid predators. There speed is up to 72Km/H (45mph) have been reported for hares.

 

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