Rock Hyrax

Rock Hyrax
Kingdom
  Animal
Class
  Mammal
Species
  Rock Hyrax

 
Status
  Least Concern
Added by
  JindoJeff - cheetah
Date Updated
  Wed Apr 10 20:08:30 2013
Image Credit
  JindoJeff
Image Comment
  Rock Hyrax at Brookfield Zoo, Illinois.
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Rock Hyrax Facts & Trivia for kids

  • Rock Hyrax resemble guinea pigs.
  • Rock Hyrax are found across Africa and the Middle East in areas that have rock crevices. They hide in the crevices to escape from predators.
  • To protect themselves, Rock Hyrax go to a lookout spot and make alarm calls when they see a predator.
  • Hyraxes live in hears of up to 80 animals.
  • Rock Hyrax are noisy animals that can make 21 different vocal sounds.

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