East African springhare East African springhare The East African springhare ("Pedetes surdaster"), is not closely related to the hare, but is a member of the Pedetidae, a rodent family. "Pedetes surdaster" was recognised by Matthee and Robinson in 1997 as a species distinct from the southern African springhare "(P. capensis)" based on genetic, morphological, and ethological differences. "P. capensis" from South Africa has fewer chromosomes (2n= 38) than does "P. surdaster" which has (2n = 40) and some other genetic variations. The species was confirmed by Dieterlen in 2005. This species is found in central and southern Kenya and most of Tanzania. A
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