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Rock Hyrax
Procavia capensis
The rock hyrax is a small, thickset herbivorous mammal native to Africa and the Middle East. Despite its rodent-like appearance, it is more closely related to elephants and manatees than to rodents. Rock hyraxes have short fur, rounded ears, and a stumpy tail, and they are known…
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- Rock hyraxes have an unusual thermoregulation system and do not maintain a constant body temperature throughout the day.
- Hyraxes have specialized rubbery pads on their feet that help them grip and climb steep rock faces. Their tusk-like incisors are reminiscent of their distant relatives, the elephant. Despite their small size, hyraxes have a complex social structure and communicate with a range of sounds.
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