Rock hyrax
Part of Wildlife (WLD-00)
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Israel NOWlej (2027), WLD-02, p. 164, israelnowlej.com/wld-02
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Rock hyrax A small cousin of the elephant
שפן סלעProcavia capensis
The rock hyrax is a furry, rabbit-sized animal that lives in colonies among the rocks, and it is easy to see at Ein Gedi and in the Judean desert. Despite its look, its closest living relatives are elephants and manatees. Hyraxes sunbathe in groups, with one standing guard and calling out when an eagle or a snake appears. The Bible names the shafan as an animal that makes its home among the rocks, and listed it in its dietary laws.
Glossary: Rock hyrax
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