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Zoo and Wild Mammal
Hyracoidea
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Other
Not Applicable
10/27/2010

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Term
Rock Hyrax
Definition
From Africa. Procavia Capensis

Diurnal, gregarious, lives in family unites of over 50, completely vegetarian & lives in rocky crevices.
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Tree Hyax
Definition
From Africa. Dendrohyrax dorsalis

Nocturnal, herbivorous, arboreal, & usually solitary, but can be seen in groups of 2 or 3
Term
Tail
Definition
Very short and vesigial
Term
Family-Procaviidae
Definition
Classfied with proboscideans (elephants) & sirenians (sea cows) as subungulates
Term
Adapt well to changes in their environment. Considered a pest in native land.
Definition
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Intolerant of species of other colonies
Definition
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Anesthetics
Definition
Those used in other animals are generally applicable to the hyrax
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