The dassie rat (Petromus typicus) is an African rodent found among rocky outcroppings. It is the only living member of its genus, Petromus, and family, Petromuridae. The name "dassie" means "hyrax" in Afrikaans, [2] and the two animals are found in similar habitats.

Dassie rat, (Petromus typicus), a medium-sized rodent adapted to life among rocky outcrops in the desert hills and plateaus of southwestern Africa. The dassie rat weighs 170 to 300 grams (6 to 11 ounces) and has a squirrel-like body 14 to 21 cm …

The dassie rat (Petromus typicus) is an African rodent found among rocky outcroppings. It is the only living member of its genus, Petromus, and family, Petromuridae. The name "dassie" means "hyrax" in Afrikaans, and the two animals are found in similar habitats.

These cute, squirrel-like, long tailed rodents occur regularly and sometimes commonly in rocky areas within this vast swathe of desert and semi-desert land. What makes this creature rather sought-after is that it is the only surviving member of the family Petromuridae.

2012年5月6日 · These cute, squirrel-like, long tailed rodents occur regularly and sometimes commonly in rocky areas within this vast swathe of desert and semi-desert land. What makes this creature rather sought-after is that it is the only surviving member of the family Petromuridae.

The rock rat or dassie rat is found in western South Africa, Namibia and southwestern Angola. (Heinemann, 1975) Biogeographic Regions; ethiopian. native; Habitat. Petromus typicus are generally found in crevices and rocky cavities of stony deserts. They live in the rocky areas of hills and mountains, where they rest and sun on warm rocks ...

Dassie rats are diurnal and occur singly, in pairs, or in family groups. Because of the flat skull and the manner in which they can flatten the body they can squeeze into very narrow crevices when threatened. They can utilize crevices too narrow even for small hyraxes.

Meet the Dassie, a small mammal that loves to bask in the sun on rocky outcrops. This rodent is native to Africa and the Middle East, and is also known as the rock hyrax. Despite its small size, the Dassie is a fascinating creature with unique physical characteristics and behaviors.

The dassie rat is found in southwestern Africa. It has a squirrel-like body; medium length legs with clawed feet; short, rounded ears; and long, furry tails. It lives in rocky outcrops and is sometimes called the rock rat.

In the rocky outcroppings of Namibia, Angola and northwest South Africa lives a large dirt-brown or duty grey rodent that strongly resembles a very large guinea pig with a fluffy tail. It’s called the rock rat or dassie rat ( Petromus typicus ).