Friday, April 14, 2023

THE HYRAX

 

Why these furry male mammals sing with humanlike rhythm


  

 Rock hyrax (Procavia capensis).jpgRock hyrax (Procavia capensis)
Erongo, Namibia

Characteristics

 Hyrax Facts: Animals of Africa - WorldAtlas


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Rock hyrax males with rhythm more likely to find a mate 

 Discover the Rock Hyrax | Our Animals | Indianapolis Zoo


 Rock Hyrax Quad Born at Chester Zoo - ZooBorns

Evolution

The Elephant and the Hyrax — Kathy Karn Photography

 

 Rock hyrax eating leaves - Stock Image - C017/9325 - Science Photo Library


 Rock Hyrax















Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) | Willis Walk, Simon's Town, … | Flickr 


 Rock Hyrax - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens (LA Zoo)

Local and indigenous names

 Bush Hyrax (Heterohyrax brucei) - by Thibaud Aronson - JungleDragon


Young hyrax on Mount Kenya

The Rock Hyrax: Elephants' Unexpected Relative | by Gabrielle Hammell |  Elephant Listening Project | Medium


 Elephant Aid International on Twitter: "Fun Facts Friday: Elephant  Relatives! The #elephant's closest living relative is the rock #hyrax, a  small, furry herbivore native to Africa and the Middle East. #Manatees are


Kissing Cousins: The Hyrax and The Elephant | Explore

 Rock Hyrax Animal Facts | Procavia capensis - AZ Animals

 

 

 

 Western tree hyrax (Dendrohyrax) - Wildsolutions

 

 

 

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