hyrax n any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes Usage(s) More often, though, the film treats animals with deep respect unspoiled by anthropomorphic cuteness; a baby elephant, a furry, gin-thirsty little hyrax (similar to a guinea pig . Synonym(s) coney cony dassie das
News & Articles hyrax The Creature Feature: 10 Fun Facts About the Rock Hyrax (Or, Are You Ready to Rock Hyrax?) The fuzzy rock hyrax looks like a rodent. But it's not. You'll never guess who its closest relatives are. Here are 10 fun facts about these furry animals, from Wired Science blogger Mary Bates. Jan. 2, 2014 - Wired News