The Rock HyraxBy: Paityn and Macey

A hyrax can live up to 9-12 years. The females usually live longer than the males.

Life Span

How They Communicate and How They React To

Humans Hyraxes have special high-pitched noises to warn other Hyraxes. They twitter, growl, whistle, and shriek. They are a lot like squirrels when it comes to interacting with humans. They don’t mind being around humans, but it’s probably best if they aren’t pets.

HabitatThey live in East Africa,

ranging from a dry savannah (as shown in the picture), to

dense rainforests, to cold afro-alpine moorland.

What Do They Eat?

Hyraxes and Their Food

A hyraxes diet consists of herbs, grasses, fruits, and leaves. They are omnivores, so they also eat bird eggs, insects, and small sunbathing lizards. They usually don’t eat much, but they eat often.How Do They Get Their Food (Do They Hunt or Find Food)? Hyraxes both hunt and forage for food. They

sneak up on sun bathing lizards, insects, bird eggs, and gather fruit, grasses, herbs, and leaves.

What Species Are They, What Do They Look Like,

and What Are They Known For? Our species of

Hyrax is the Rock Hyrax. They are

brown/grey and they are know for looking like oversized guinea pigs. They also have a 7 inch body with an 1 inch tail and

weigh about 5-9 lbs.

Predator? Prey? How Do They Defend Themselves? Who is Their Predators?

They are predator and prey. To defend themselves from predators they hide behind rocks. They also have special calls to warn each other. Their predators are leopards, eagles, mongoose, lions, and jackals.

Are They Hunted By Humans? Are Humans

Helping Them? Hyraxes are hunted by humans because they eat hyraxes meat and they also use them for their soft fur. So,

humans aren’t necessarily helping

them.

Are They Endangered?

Hyraxes are not endangered (thankfully).

Do They Have Any Diseases?

No, hyraxes do not carry diseases.

Family Life Hyraxes are very social. The females live in family groups their whole lives. Males stand from a distance to protect the group. They have a gestation period of 7 months, and their young are just called babies. The males are the most dominate, standing guard while the females stand in a group.

Bibliographies

Books:

2) “Hyraxes.” World Book. Chicago: World Book, Inc., 2006.

1)Dagg, Anne. “Pika.” World Book. Chicago: World Book, Inc., 2006.

BibliographiesOnline:

3) “Hyraxes.” A-Z-Animals. 1-23-13. <www.a-z- animals.com>.

1) “Growing Up Hyrax.” San Diego Zoo. 1-24-13. www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t- rock_hyrax.html>.2) “Hyrax.” African Wildlife Foundation. 1-24-13. www.awf.org>.

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