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Procavia capensis
Procavia capensis
Rock Hyrax
Photographer: John White

ID: 0000 0000 1003 0603 (2003-10-19)

Copyright © 2003 John White

 
INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE PHOTO
  • date of photo  2003
  • this photo depicts an animal that was captive or collected
  • photo location   Unknown
  • animal's place of origin   Africa
  • notes   Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) Range: Africa from Ethiopia to southwestern Africa. Habitat: Rocky areas, open grassland and arid scrub. Diet: Locust, roots and bulbs. Reproduction: One to six young Notes: Lives in groups of 5 to 50 individuals. Active mainly during the day (diurnal).
  • photo category: Animal - Mammal

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL
  • common names   Rock Hyrax (photographer)
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