Meanings
plural rock rabbits
- Synonym of klipdachs.
The Natal red rock rabbit is the largest of the rock rabbits in southern Africa.
1997, M. G. L. Mills, The complete book of Southern African mammals, page 1172 more examples
Most people are surprised when they read that the rock rabbit's nearest relative (apart from the similar tree dassie) is the elephant.
1972, James Clarke, John Pitts, Focus on fauna, page 31It was designated the cave of the three-toed rock rabbit, and it was a favourite place for the little creatures to seek refuge.
2009, Stephan Taylor, Finkelstein's Folder: Echoes from Judea, →ISBN, page 69Synonyms: klipdachs
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of klipdachs.
More synonyms by meaning
nounsmall short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America
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