TREE BOCK RABBIT 111 



pure white. The spot in the middle of the back is yellow ; 

 this alone distinguishing it from the two other species. 

 It is found from Central Rhodesia through Nyasaland 

 and Mozambique to Abyssinia. 



Procavia arborea. Tree, Bock Rabbit. Boom Dassie. 



Coloration resembling that of the previous species, but 

 more grizzled, owing to the brown fur being tipped with 

 light grey ; the spot in the centre of the back is pure 

 white instead of black or yellowish, and the ears are 

 margined with white hairs. Length of head and body 

 16 to 18 inches. It ranges from Eastern Cape Colony 

 through Natal to the Northern Transvaal, and possibly 

 Southern Rhodesia. It inhabits hollow trees, running 

 along the branches with ease and speed, but is also 

 found amongst the rocks. The Zoo has had examples 

 from the Woodbush in the Northern Transvaal. 



