hyrax
/ˈhaɪræks/
noun
- A small, furry, herbivorous mammal that lives in rocky areas of Africa and the Middle East, resembling a guinea pig but related to elephants.
- The hyrax sunned itself on the rocks, keeping a watchful eye for predators.
- We spotted a hyrax family climbing the cliffs near our campsite.
- Despite its small size, the hyrax is a relative of the elephant.
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