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Karoo Bush Rat

Otomys unisulcatus

Photo by Smith Zoo
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium sized rodent

Habitat:

Found in the arid semi desert of the Tankwa Karoo National Park.

Notes:

In the last pic you see the whole this rat disappeared into.

Reference Links:

Bush vlei rat, Kingdom Animalia, Karoo Bush Rat (by wildlifewanderer)

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