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When: May 31, 2020

Where: Dierenpark Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

I don't think the Hyrax ever stopped hiding and camouflaging, even during the lockdown when zoos were closed... They are still excellent at it, but this one did seem a bit happy to be seen.

Species: Yellow-Spotted [Rock or] Bush Hyrax (Steppeklipdas)

Latin name: Heterohyrax Brucei

Originates from the dry savanna and rocky areas of Eastern Africa.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…The world “Hyrax” is derived from the Greek ὕραξ, and means “shrew-mouse”.

…Though also known as the Yellow-Spotted Rock Hyrax, the more accurate name is Bush Hyrax, as it truly isn’t a Rock Hyrax, nor a Tree Hyrax for that matter. It is smaller and less heavily built than a Rock Hyrax, and has a narrower muzzle.

…The male sex organs from the three genera of Hyrax – that is, Bush, Rock and Tree – differ greatly, which may inhibit them from inbreeding.

…The name “yellow-spotted” comes from a dorsal gland lacated on the lower back, beneath a raised skin patch tat is surrounded by erectile hairs. The secretion of the gland stain a dorsal spot of reddish-ochre to a dirty white coloration, though it mostly appears yellow.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

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Description

When: May 31, 2020

Where: Dierenpark Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

I don't think the Hyrax ever stopped hiding and camouflaging, even during the lockdown when zoos were closed... They are still excellent at it, but this one did seem a bit happy to be seen.

Species: Yellow-Spotted [Rock or] Bush Hyrax (Steppeklipdas)

Latin name: Heterohyrax Brucei

Originates from the dry savanna and rocky areas of Eastern Africa.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…The world “Hyrax” is derived from the Greek ὕραξ, and means “shrew-mouse”.

…Though also known as the Yellow-Spotted Rock Hyrax, the more accurate name is Bush Hyrax, as it truly isn’t a Rock Hyrax, nor a Tree Hyrax for that matter. It is smaller and less heavily built than a Rock Hyrax, and has a narrower muzzle.

…The male sex organs from the three genera of Hyrax – that is, Bush, Rock and Tree – differ greatly, which may inhibit them from inbreeding.

…The name “yellow-spotted” comes from a dorsal gland lacated on the lower back, beneath a raised skin patch tat is surrounded by erectile hairs. The secretion of the gland stain a dorsal spot of reddish-ochre to a dirty white coloration, though it mostly appears yellow.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

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Visit our website: WIXsite

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