25 April 2026

Glowing Springhare

Anyone who has follows the mammalwatching podcast closely will know I have a fascination with luminescence in mammals. So in that vein, here is a photo a friend sent me recently of an East African Springhare under UV light. Cool huh.

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Charles Foley
I am interested in all mammal species, large and small, though my main expertise is in African mammals. I have lived and worked in Tanzania for 30 years and am now based in Minnesota.
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  • 25 April 2026
    Jon Hall

    I wonder if striped weasels glow? And do you think you could survive the excitement?!

  • 25 April 2026
    Charles Foley

    If I can ever find one of the buggers I’ll shine and UV torch at it and let you know. Might lead to some serious heart palpitations though….

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