any of several small, ungulate herbivorous mammals, of the order Hyracoidea, with a bulky frame and fang-like incisors; they are native to Africa and the Middle East
any of several small, ungulate herbivorous mammals, of the order Hyracoidea, with a bulky frame and fanglike incisors; they are native to Africa and the Middle East
Any member of three genera of small, hoofed, quadruped, rodentlike mammals (order Hyracoidea) native to Africa and extreme South Asia. Hyraxes have a squat body, a short neck and tail, and short, slender legs. Adults are 12-20 in. (30-50 cm) long and weigh 8-11 lbs (4-5 kg). They are primarily herbivores. They are agile and climb well with the aid of special pads on their feet. Their relationship to ungulates is unclear. See also cony