Hyrax – Mini Me Pachyderm!
Hyrax are found all over Africa and in parts of the Middle East.
One can see Hyrax running all over the place, especially rocks, such as the ones pictured below.
But what kind of animal do you think a Hyrax is related to?
Hyrax Relation Possibilities?
A rat? A rabbit? A guinea pig? Maybe even an otter or a beaver?
Or possibly Queen Elizabeth’s corgis?
No, the Hyrax is related to an elephant!
Hyrax inhabit mainly rocky terrain areas in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. These two Hyrax were shot (I mean photographed) at the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
Hyrax usually form groups that include one dominant male. Other Hyrax males live a soliatary life and sometimes sneak the odd mate in with younger females. In the Serengeti, it’s quite easy to spot Hyrax running all over the rocks and having a good time.
So when you see a Hyrax, it’s not a big rat!
Hyrax Resources
You find out more at What on Earth Is a Hyrax?
When I was in Israel last March, I saw hyraxes for the first time in Ein Gedi, Judean desert. I couldn’t believe they were related to elephants!
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You know there is something about Africa the does it for me. Its like no other place on earth. I’m yet to see a hyrax.
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