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Cape hyrax

Procavia capensis

Photo by Smith Zoo
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Field Notes

Description:

The rock hyrax is squat and heavily built, adults reaching a length of 50 cm (20 in) and weighing around 4 kg.

Habitat:

Mountain pass in the Northern Cape - close to the Tankwa Karoo National Park.

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Rock hyrax

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