Home Range
Sub-Saharan Africa and Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, and Syria
HabitatRocky areas and scrub, open grassland
Diet
Roots, bulbs, fruits, grasses
Reproduction
Two to three young
Social Structure
Lives in groups of up to 50 individuals. Active mainly during the day.
Fun Facts
Although their body size and front teeth make them look like rodents, hyraxes are in fact distantly related to elephants and manatees. The teeth are believed to be remnants of tusks.
Despite their bulk, rock hyraxes move with great agility among rocks. Sweat glands and many muscles make their feet function like suction cups, enabling hyraxes to move about securely.
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