A Bush Hyrax relaxes in the shade of a tree trunk in what looks to be an uncomfortable position. Hyrax are very poor at thermoregulation
A Bush Hyrax relaxes in the shade of a tree trunk in what looks to be an uncomfortable position. Hyrax are very poor at thermoregulation and have to seek shade to prevent heat fatigue.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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