Red rock hare
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The red rock hares are the three species in the genus Pronolagus. They are Africa
n lagomorphs of the family Leporidae
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The genus contains the following species:
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
n lagomorphs of the family Leporidae
Leporidae
Leporids are the approximately 50 species of rabbits and hares which form the family Leporidae. The leporids, together with the pikas, constitute the mammalian order Lagomorpha. Leporids differ from pikas in having short furry tails, and elongated ears and hind legs...
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The genus contains the following species:
- Natal Red Rock HareNatal Red Rock HareThe Greater Red Rock Hare or Natal Red Rock Hare is a species of mammal in the Leporidae family. It is found in Mozambique and South Africa.-References:...
, Pronolagus crassicaudatus - Jameson's Red Rock HareJameson's Red Rock HareJameson's Red Rock Hare is a leporid found only on the continent of Africa, mostly in the southern portion of the continent. South Africa has a population of this red rock hare but it is only found in the northwestern part of the country. Botswana also has a population, they occur mostly in the...
, Pronolagus randensis - Smith's Red Rock HareSmith's Red Rock HareSmith's Red Rock Hare is a species of mammal in the Leporidae family. It is found in Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia.- Description :...
, Pronolagus rupestris - Hewitt's Red Rock Hare, Pronolagus saundersiae (formely was included in Pronolagus rupestris)