dassie rat
US /ˈdæsi ræt/
UK /ˈdæsi ræt/

1.
ratto dassie
a small, nocturnal rodent (Petromus typicus) native to rocky areas of southwestern Africa, known for its flattened body and long tail
:
•
The dassie rat is well-adapted to living in crevices and rocky outcrops.
Il dassie ratto è ben adattato a vivere in fessure e affioramenti rocciosi.
•
Identifying a dassie rat can be tricky due to its excellent camouflage.
Identificare un dassie ratto può essere difficile a causa del suo eccellente camuffamento.