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Pedetidae - springhare

There is one species in this family. The springhare is found in southern Africa. It looks like a mini kangaroo! it has small front legs; large rear legs with long feet; large, rabbit-like ears; and big eyes. It is nocturnal and lives in burrows. Springhares are herbivores.

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