Hyracoidea
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hyraxes
 There are four species in one family in this order. Hyraxes are the size of a rabbit and are found in
Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. Hyraxes look like guinea pigs They have stubby legs; a short tail; small, round ears, short heads; and two front teeth that protrude out over their lower lip. Hyraxes may look like rodents, but they are more closely related to elephants and manatees! Hyraxes have
plantigrade feet, that means that their entire foot, from their toes to their heels, touches the ground. Their feet have pads on them that are kept moist through a gland that secretes a fluid that helps them keep their grip on surfaces. They have five toes on their front paws and three-toes on their hind feet. The first and third toe on their hind feet have nails on them look like human finger nails. The middle toe has a long claw. Hyraxes are herbivores and live in colonies. Species include: |
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