during the heat of the day, Bush Hyrax rest in the shade as they have poor thermoregulation capabilities. Also it helps digest the tough leaves they f

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During the heat of the day, Bush Hyrax rest in the shade as they have poor thermoregulation capabilities. Also it helps digest the tough leaves they favour.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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