7. Springhare 15 Family-(PEDETIDAE) Genus species -(Pedetes caffer) ⑦ Serial numbers - (282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288- Amangi Estates, Armi, N. Uitenhage, Aug. 26, 1947) (304, 305, 306 - Pickford Farm, P. Permanence, J. Junction- Sept. 2, 1947) (316, 317- Pickford Farm - Sept. 9, 1947) All these specimens when were shot with a 12 gauge shotgun at night with the aid of farmers lamps. They prefer open country with scattered brush and grass which they feed upon. They also feed on the leaves of succulent plants. Their holes cause much damage to fields when they are in great abundance. Each springhare will have a number of dens which go several feet below the surface. There can be no mistaking of the Springhare when hunting at night. Their large eyes, about the size of a 50 cent piece. Commonly on one side of the head at a time. These eyes are very bright and has a bluish tinge and often a reddish color. Once alarmed the animal will raise and lower his head in an ungainly manner then go bounding off on his long hind legs to cover. He will flee a long way but from his den if necessary. When moving at night you can see a large eye rolling up and down. When wounded this animal will utter a cry like the crying of a baby. Three of the females taken had well developed embryos. The Springhare does considerable damage to fields. They often live in colonies. They dig large, deep holes. I have noticed several rabbit passages for each den. much of