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Rock Hyrax

Procavia capensis

Photo by Chris79
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Field Notes

Description:

A Rock Hyrax spotted at Lake Nakuru, Kenya.

Although looking like a large rodent, Hyrax are most closely related to the Elephant and have large and unusual incisors that I believe are similar to tusks.

Habitat:

Rocky outcrop with crevices

Reference Links:

Rock hyrax - Wikipedia

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