Rock hyrax
Rock hyrax
Procavia capensis
Habitat
They live in rocky outcrops, cliffs, and kopjes across Africa and the Middle East. Crevices and sun-warmed stone surfaces are essential to their daily routine.
Quick Bio
Rock hyraxes are small, stocky mammals with short legs, rounded ears, and rubbery foot pads that help them grip rock surfaces. Despite their size, they are closely related to elephants and manatees.
Diet
Rock hyraxes eat grasses, leaves, and other vegetation, foraging close to their shelters. Their digestion is slow and efficient, extracting nutrients from tough plant matter.
Behavior
They live in social groups and rely heavily on lookout individuals to warn of predators. Much of their day is spent basking to regulate body temperature.
Fun Fact
Rock hyraxes make a wide range of calls, including shrill screams and trilling sounds sometimes described as “awawa,” which may encode social information.
Vibe
Looks harmless, sounds alarming, secretly related to giants. Sunbather with a loud opinion.
Quick Bio
Rock hyraxes are small, stocky mammals with short legs, rounded ears, and rubbery foot pads that help them grip rock surfaces. Despite their size, they are closely related to elephants and manatees.
Habitat
They live in rocky outcrops, cliffs, and kopjes across Africa and the Middle East. Crevices and sun-warmed stone surfaces are essential to their daily routine.
Diet
Rock hyraxes eat grasses, leaves, and other vegetation, foraging close to their shelters. Their digestion is slow and efficient, extracting nutrients from tough plant matter.
Behavior
They live in social groups and rely heavily on lookout individuals to warn of predators. Much of their day is spent basking to regulate body temperature.
Fun Fact
Rock hyraxes make a wide range of calls, including shrill screams and trilling sounds sometimes described as “awawa,” which may encode social information.
Vibe
Looks harmless, sounds alarming, secretly related to giants. Sunbather with a loud opinion.
Quick Bio
Rock hyraxes are small, stocky mammals with short legs, rounded ears, and rubbery foot pads that help them grip rock surfaces. Despite their size, they are closely related to elephants and manatees.
Habitat
They live in rocky outcrops, cliffs, and kopjes across Africa and the Middle East. Crevices and sun-warmed stone surfaces are essential to their daily routine.
Diet
Rock hyraxes eat grasses, leaves, and other vegetation, foraging close to their shelters. Their digestion is slow and efficient, extracting nutrients from tough plant matter.
Behavior
They live in social groups and rely heavily on lookout individuals to warn of predators. Much of their day is spent basking to regulate body temperature.
Fun Fact
Rock hyraxes make a wide range of calls, including shrill screams and trilling sounds sometimes described as “awawa,” which may encode social information.
Vibe
Looks harmless, sounds alarming, secretly related to giants. Sunbather with a loud opinion.
Quiz time
Which animal is the rock hyrax most closely related to?
Which animal is the rock hyrax most closely related to?
Which animal is the rock hyrax most closely related to?
