They are quite harmless. At night you may hear the African dormouse chattering in the roofs of the buildings. At night several animals may be seen by the light of a torch. Spring Hares , named after their kangaroo-like method of getting about, are large rodents with long powerful hind legs. Often the first thing noticed is their great luminous eyes bobbing in the dark.
Spring hares feed on vegetation and live in underground warrens.
African Hares and Porcupines can also be seen. African hares are usually solitary, although in the breeding season several males may be seen with one female. They are mainly vegetarian, feeding at night on bark, roots and berries. During the day hares lie in well-hidden depressions in the ground, often under a bush. Their sandy color and ability to lie motionless makes them difficult to be seen by day.