Rock Hyrax Procavia capensis

There is one species of Rock Hyrax (the Rock/Cape Hyrax), one Bush Hyrax (sometimes called the Yellow-spotted Rock Hyrax) and three species of Tree Hyrax. Although all look like rodents, they are, surprisingly, related to elephants, elephant shrews and sea cows. The Rock Hyrax, whose genus name "procavia" refers to its resemblance to the (rock) cavy or a large guinea pig, is native to rocky habitats of Africa (mainly sub-Saharan) and Arabia.

Like elephants, Rock Hyraxes have flattened, hoof-like toenails at the end of their foot instead of the slender toes and claws of rodents. They share several other physical traits with elephants and sea cows, such as tusks from incisor teeth rather than canine teeth.

Female and young hyraxes live in family groups with a dominant male; bachelor males are solitary. Foraging in groups, like meerkats, they have a look-out to sound an alarm for predators.

Like some primates and dolphins/whales, Rock Hyraxes have a complex vocabulary whereby different calls and sounds represent specific dangers, predators, social interactions, etc.