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Sloggett's Ice Rat
Hans&Judy Beste

Sloggett's Ice Rat (Otomys sloggetti)

This little cutie was photographed at the top of Sani Pass;Lesotho.One of 12 species of Groove-toothed Rats,found throughout Africa,Sloggett's Rats can usually be seen sunning themselves during daylight hours at this spot and are popular with tourists coming to the kingdom.
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Habitat
upland grassmeadows
Location
Sani Pass/Lesotho
Date taken
2nd December 2008
Scientific name
Otomys sloggetti
Equipment used
Canon 40D,70-300mm Zoom [email protected] 300mm
Marmot
Love it....now thats one I could live with.

Reminds me a bit of a Marmot.
 
Rose Fletcher
I've never heard of a Sloggett's Rat until now, and it's a great shot of a cute little beastie - thanks Hans and Judy! :clap:
 

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