Rock Hyrax

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Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) habitats are diverse, spanning from deserts to rainforests and from mountainous peaks to savannas. It weighs in at 4 to 13 pounds, with a body length of 12 to 23 inches and a shoulder height of 8 to 12 inches. These animals live in colonies with a complex social structure with clear hierarchies. Its diet primarily consists of grasses, fruits, leaves, and bark. Habitat Rocky outcrops and cliffs in Africa and the Middle East.

Fun fact: Despite their resemblance to rodents, they are more closely related to elephants and manatees.