Possibly a "living fossil", these mammals are found in Africa and parts of the Middle East.
Possibly a "living fossil", these mammals are found in Africa and parts of the Middle East. Some species are tree dwellers, others live on the ground, all feed on vegetation. They are about 20 inches in length, with a head that is thick and pointed; short, rounded ears; a short neck and squat body with short thin legs and a rudimentary tail. The feet, which are equipped with soft, elastic pads for climbing, have hooflike claws; each forefoot has four toes, and each hindfoot has three, with the inner toe on each foot much reduced in size. FTP identify these ungulate mammals which externally resemble rodents but in internal anatomy are related to both horses and elephants.
Possibly a "living fossil", these mammals are found in Africa and parts of the Middle East.
hyraxes