What is the technical name for the rodent that lived with Gallotia goliath on the island of Tenerife?
Gallotia goliath Gallotia goliath (the goliath Tenerife lizard) is an extinct giant lizard species from the island of Tenerife of the Canary Islands, Spain. This reptile lived before the arrival of humans and is believed to have grown to at least 0.9 m long. It was described by the German herpetologist Robert Mertens. Fossils of this lizard have been found in volcanic caves, where they often appear with those of other animals, like the Tenerife giant rat.
South African springhare The South African springhare ("Pedetes capensis"), or springhaas in Afrikaans, is not actually a hare, but a rodent. It is one of two living species in the genus "Pedetes", and is native to southern Africa. Formerly, the genus was considered monotypic and the East African springhare ("P. surdaster") was included in "P. capensis". Though the species look alike at a casual glance, scientific study can easily determine which is which.