They found that the rock hyraxes that lived less than 5km away from each other had a very similar structure, while creatures that lived further apart were significantly different in composition.

Have you ever heard of an animal called the rock hyrax? Well, they’re about to become a firm favourite. ZSL London Zoo introduced visitors to the furry creatures with an adorable dinner-time ...

The small, furry rock hyraxes – two male and one female – were born to mother Daissie and father Nungu at the zoo in July.

In Hebrew the Syrian rock hyrax is called a shafan, and its great claim to fame in the Torah, is being listed as one of the unkosher animals (Leviticus 11:5).

“Rock hyraxes are fascinating animals,” Vilas Zoo executive director Ronda Schwetz said in a statement. “They have so many unique adaptations that our staff love to share with guests.” ...

Male rock hyraxes (Procavia capensis), which are rabbit-sized mammals, sing to woo their mates. Vlad Demartsev at the University of Konstanz in Germany and his colleagues had noticed that their ...

COLCHESTER ZOO have announced that their two rock hyrax, Cindy Lou and Ryan, have welcomed two pups. Cindy and Lou gave birth to twins on July 3 2024, the Animal Care Team have announced.

IT may not be the quickest mode of transport but that hasn’t stopped three young rock hyraxes from hitching a lift. The little mammals often jump on to the back of the red footed tortoises who ...