There are three members of the Procaviidae or hyrax family: the rock hyrax, tree hyrax, and bush or yellow-spotted hyrax. While the rock hyrax looks like a large guinea pig or a rabbit with rounded, ...

The rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) is full of surprises. While it looks like a slightly more robust version of a guinea pig, it's no rodent. These squat, furry animals are found across Africa and the ...

Learn about a new world’s first: a South African rock hyrax that scooted its way into the fossil record and is highlighting the importance of paleoichnology. The latest paleontological discovery has ...

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 clip of ...