Almost all hyraxes are limited to Africa; the exception is the rock hyrax (P. capensis) which is also found in adjacent parts of the Middle East. Hyraxes were a much more diverse group in the …

Hyraxes are tiny land manatees. Well, not exactly, but they’re the closest thing to a manatee in East Africa, other than an elephant.

Jan 3, 2022 · There are three main species of hyrax: the rock hyrax, the bush hyrax, and the tree hyrax. They live all over the African continent and in some parts of the Middle East, including …

What is a hyrax? The hyrax is also called rock rabbit or dassie, is a small furry mammal. It looks like a robust, oversized guinea pig, or a rabbit with rounded ears and no tail. Hyraxes have …

Hyrax, (order Hyracoidea), any of six species of small hoofed mammals (ungulates) native to Africa and extreme southwestern Asia. Hyraxes and pikas are sometimes called conies or rock …

Jun 10, 2025 · There are 6 extant species of hyraxes across 3 genera: Heterohyrax, Procavia, and Dendrohyrax. The genus Dendrohyrax comprises four species: the Southern, Eastern, …

Benin Tree Hyrax (D. interfluvialis) — A newly described species (2022), found in the forests between the Niger and Volta Rivers in West Africa. It is distinguished by its unique calls and …

Oct 24, 2024 · Hyraxes are small round animals from the Hyracoidea family. They are rodent-like in appearance, but are actually related to elephants and manatees! These three animals make …

Hyraxes, also known as dassies or conies, are jack-rabbit sized animals with short tails and peculiar, 3-toed hind feet with almost hoof-like nails on two of the toes (the inner toe has a …

Apr 22, 2025 · The hyrax is a small mammal that may look like a rodent, but is more similar to an elephant in terms of evolution and taxonomy. It most commonly lives in Africa, but does have …