The rock hyrax is social and lives in colonies that may contain up to 80 individuals, typically consisting of a territorial male, a group of related females and their young.
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The rock hyrax is social and lives in colonies that may contain up to 80 individuals, typically consisting of a territorial male, a group of related females and their young.
The Smithsonian describes a dorsal patch of hair over a gland in the rock hyrax; the hair stands erect when the animal is frightened or angry.
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In NAKTASHIF worlds:Mountains and rocky habitats
Approved version OWNER-REVIEW-20260927T190218708 · last approved 27 September 2026