55Africa Sustainable LuxuryQ’s Lodge — Home of the Slow Safari
An acacia rat in the genus Thallomys
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Acacia Rat

Thallomys paedulcus

An agile climber associated with thorny acacias, where it can find both shelter and food.

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A closer look

The landscape reveals itself slowly.

An agile climber associated with thorny acacias, where it can find both shelter and food. This profile is part of a field guide to the mammals included in the supplied Randilen wildlife list. A species appearing here does not guarantee a sighting on any particular visit.

The proposed Slow Safari is built around patient observation and respect for the landscape. Any future activities and wildlife interpretation remain subject to project planning and local permissions.

An acacia rat in the genus Thallomys
Genus-level photo reference · listed species identification is not confirmed from this image.Photo: Nikolay Usik · CC BY-SA 3.0