HYRAX
Category: Rock Hyrax, general wildlife | Date: May 13 2008 | By: oltukaiconservancy
THE ROCK HYDRAX IS VERY ADAPTABLE.
The hydrax(procavia capensis) is a small furry mammal that looks like an oversized guinea pig. Its size about 12 inches at shoulder, while theweight is 5-9 pounds. The life span is 12 years, the dry savanna to desert rain/forest is its habitat. The hydrax is found throughout East Africa, including the Conservancy pilot areas.
They are very adaptable and spending several hours sunning themselves in the evenings, they feed on grasses, herbage leaves, fruits and insects and bird’s eggs. The hydrax are preyed upon by leopards, pythons and large birds. The Conservancy’s broad approach to landscape conservation works to ensure the survival / presence of species like Hydraxes, by conducting intensive patrolling, researching and environmental land watch/prevention of of Tree cutting or tree replacement.
Thank you for sharing,
Boniface Ngimojino.
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