55Africa Sustainable LuxuryQ’s Lodge — Home of the Slow Safari
A common spiny mouse
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Common Spiny Mouse

Acomys cahirinus

A small, quick rodent with stiff, spine-like hairs and a talent for sheltering among rocks.

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A closer look

The landscape reveals itself slowly.

A small, quick rodent with stiff, spine-like hairs and a talent for sheltering among rocks. 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.

A common spiny mouse
Illustrative photo · CC BY 3.0 · not a verified Randilen sighting.Photo: Bodlina · CC BY 3.0