"South African springhare" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: South African springhares [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=South African springhare}} South African springhare (plural South African springhares)
  1. A large, tunneling rodent, Pedetes capensis, indigenous to southeast Africa, notable for its leaping ability and physical resemblance to a miniature kangaroo. Synonyms: springhaas Translations (rodent): springhaas (Afrikaans), lepre saltatrice del Capo [feminine] (Italian)

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